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FX51 LHW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,201 mi
Last recorded132,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 132,201 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 124,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light broken

slightly lower effort from offside rear foot brake.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 112,610 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,006 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 LHW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHW, 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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What year was FX51 LHW registered?

FX51 LHW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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