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HS51 XTE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,776 mi
Last recorded28,776 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 28,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,810 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,259 miles

anti roll bar link rod bushes perished

centre exhaust bracket broken (secured with clamp)

front exhaust bracket rusty

high level brake light partially inop (more than 50% working)

inner face front brake discs rusty

large crack in windscreen outside swept zone

rear bump stops split

rear wishbone bushes starting to split/pull out

Fail 17 Aug 2011 6,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

anti roll bar link rod bushes perished

centre exhaust bracket broken (secured with clamp)

front exhaust bracket rusty

high level brake light partially inop (more than 50% working)

inner face front brake discs rusty

large crack in windscreen outside swept zone

rear bump stops split

rear wishbone bushes starting to split/pull out

Pass 14 Sep 2010
Fail 26 Aug 2010 119,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

air bag light on

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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HS51 XTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HS51 XTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HS51 XTE?

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What year was HS51 XTE registered?

HS51 XTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HS51 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XTE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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