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HG51 DYU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,685 mi
Last recorded94,685 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 DYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,411 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

low tread on the inner edge of the offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

low tread on inner edge nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,729 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,566 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,491 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,524 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,848 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,769 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,047 miles

Engine management light on

Some bulbs not working in 3rd brake light

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Some bulbs not working in 3rd brake light

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,175 miles

3 bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,186 miles

Advise rear tyres perished. Eye level brake light has some bulbs out.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,860 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,343 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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HG51 DYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

HG51 DYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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