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HN51 WZP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,256 mi
Last recorded125,256 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 WZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 125,256 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 125,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,188 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,021 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 94,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,828 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)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust supports badly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,194 miles

back box badly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,161 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)

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

back box badly corroded

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,471 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,471 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,240 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,188 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,788 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 WZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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