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FY51 EDC

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,852 mi
Last recorded110,852 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 110,797 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides need changing now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,185 miles

Nearside headlamp image weak

Offside Front roll bar link poor bushes split

Rear number plate poor

brake fluid low

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2020 107,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp image weak

Offside Front roll bar link poor bushes split

Rear number plate poor

brake fluid low

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,792 miles

headlamps cloudy. rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 30 Dec 2018 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps cloudy. rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 85,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing & o/s/r inner tread wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Jan 2017 79,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing & o/s/r inner tread wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2016 74,879 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and offside rear wearing unevenly

front brake pads worn low

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished and offside rear wearing unevenly

front brake pads worn low

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,991 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

engine oil leaks.

exhaust heavily corroded in places.

rear number plate in poor condition.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,298 miles

engine oil leaks.

front brake pads look low.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,748 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner egdes

Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,854 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,638 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 50,635 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,497 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,497 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres heavily perrished

deep cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2008 37,048 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres heavily perrished

deep cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,906 miles

both rear tyres heavily perrished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut exposing cords

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,409 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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FY51 EDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY51 EDC, 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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FY51 EDC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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