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HF51 JZW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,660 mi
Last recorded130,660 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 JZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 130,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 5 May 2012 130,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 14 May 2011 104,201 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slight worn

Fail 14 May 2011 104,201 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 15 May 2010 79,392 miles

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Fail 15 May 2010 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,924 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 98,109 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn remaing tread 2.0mm

Pass 12 Aug 2006 80,970 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 80,970 miles

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

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

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

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 JZW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 JZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for HF51 JZW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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