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HG51 XEP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,860 mi
Last recorded103,860 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 103,860 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 103,856 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,945 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,062 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,470 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,246 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 34,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,082 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 XEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG51 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

HG51 XEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is HG51 XEP safe to buy?

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