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FX51 COA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,741 mi
Last recorded150,741 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 COA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 150,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface rust

Pass 28 Mar 2018 146,195 miles

Offside drivers door hinges worn

Fail 7 Mar 2018 146,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusters not working possible come disconnected (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (body filler) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 138,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 138,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 131,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 124,957 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,957 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 105,265 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,035 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,431 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 64,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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FX51 COA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 65,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 COA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX51 COA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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