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HF51 HKW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,969 miles

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

O/S/F lower arm inner rear bush slightly lifting from its bonding

both front brake flexis perishing

both rear brake pipes from rear hose across rear beam too wheel cylinders slightly corroded

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes at brake comp valve slightly corroded

brake pipes too and from O/S/R brake hose slightly corroded

centre brake light not working

lower part of gear box wet of oil

service light shown on dash

Fail 28 Jul 2017 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (discs slightly lipped) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65r13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn slightly on outer part of tread also on outer side wall

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

O/S/F lower arm inner rear bush slightly lifting from its bonding

O/S/F tyre wearing close too limit(175/65/r13

O/S/R tyre heavily perished on outer side wall also in tread and has a nial in tread

both front brake flexis perishing

both rear brake pipes from rear hose across rear beam too wheel cylinders slightly corroded

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes at brake comp valve slightly corroded

brake pipes too and from O/S/R brake hose slightly corroded

centre brake light not working

lower part of gear box wet of oil

service light shown on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,024 miles

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

age cracks o/s/r

centre brake light inop

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,024 miles

age cracks o/s/r

centre brake light inop

oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,596 miles

Oil leak

center stop lamp inop

exhaust corroded/poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre has cracks

rear exhaust showing sighns of fatique

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

age cracks in o/s/r tyre

eps warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,910 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light working but has some bulbs blown not over 50%

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall under 25 mm

Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light working but has some bulbs blown not over 50%

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall under 25 mm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,011 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,209 miles

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

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

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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HF51 HKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF51 HKW, 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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HF51 HKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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