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H12 UPO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,816 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 96,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,974 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bumpstops deteriated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bumpstops deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,730 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 51,949 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing faster on inside edge

nsr tyre cracking

oil level low

osf tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing faster on inside edge

nsr tyre cracking

oil level low

osf tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,653 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,265 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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H12 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H12 UPO, 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 H12 UPO registered?

H12 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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