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HD51 CFL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,130 mi
Last recorded147,130 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 CFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 147,130 miles

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

engine MiL illuminated

Fail 15 Nov 2019 146,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine MiL illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on

low effort offside handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,584 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f,both rear bushes,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on,slightly engine oil leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2017 135,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f,both rear bushes,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small on center ()

engine light is on,slightly engine oil leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2016 129,221 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,833 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 107,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 97,788 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,658 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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HD51 CFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD51 CFL, 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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HD51 CFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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