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FX51 LHP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,327 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,303 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML light on and EPC

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,907 miles

Engine light and EP light on

N,S,R tyre tread low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,442 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc corroded on inside both

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,951 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,263 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,084 miles

engine check light on

Fail 17 Nov 2012 56,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

engine check light on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,668 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Nov 2010 48,605 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,324 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,324 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 33,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,815 miles

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 LHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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