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HN51 UPX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,892 mi
Last recorded104,892 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 UPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,892 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear nearside and offside binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,359 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,910 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,910 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,724 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 73,796 miles

EML Is on

Exhaust corroded

O/S/R+N/S/R Sock absorber outer casings damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seats folded down

Windscreen cracked n/s lower corner

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,796 miles

EML Is on

Exhaust corroded

O/S/R+N/S/R Sock absorber outer casings damaged

Rear seats folded down

Windscreen cracked n/s lower corner

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,787 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,174 miles

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

windows don't open

Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,361 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing low.

Pass 19 Dec 2005
Fail 19 Dec 2005

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HN51 UPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HN51 UPX, 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 UPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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