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HG51 AHV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,419 mi
Last recorded108,419 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 AHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,210 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 107,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,862 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,105 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 87,102 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 75,282 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,892 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,595 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,595 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,050 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 48,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,086 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Oct 2012 38,084 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,668 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 24,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,637 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 13,637 miles

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

Both rear tyre sidewall's starting to crack.

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

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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HG51 AHV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HG51 AHV, 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 HG51 AHV registered?

HG51 AHV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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