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HG51 YHN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,781 mi
Last recorded129,781 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release lever missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 123,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked splitting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,040 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,174 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 109,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,674 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,509 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 99,505 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 98,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,969 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,914 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,765 miles

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)

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 49,266 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front brake binding slightly

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 YHN 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 63.2%.

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 YHN, 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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HG51 YHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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