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HN51 UPR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,780 mi
Last recorded143,780 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 UPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 143,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 143,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 140,552 miles

damage to n/s of vehicle

exhaust noisy

front lower arm rear bushes poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge, worn to wear indicators and has damage to sidewalls

o/s door card and handle missing temporary repair made to door cable

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil on engine

Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,972 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,895 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside front driveshaft corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 130,895 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside front driveshaft corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 127,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 125,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 123,782 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 123,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2011 120,665 miles

Both front brake discs getting corroded .

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated .

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 120,665 miles

Both front brake discs getting corroded .

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated .

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,121 miles

Engine management light is on

Jacking damage to front of O/S sill

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brakes are noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2010 113,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light is on

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Jacking damage to front of O/S sill

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brakes are noisey

Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil leaks

rear nuber plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2009 104,548 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil leaks

rear nuber plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2008 95,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 95,203 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 66,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 54,791 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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HN51 UPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HN51 UPR, 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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HN51 UPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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