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HV51 BCX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 BCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 85,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire by filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,500 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect seat belt- child seat fitted!

Oil leak from engine!

Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,500 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect seat belt- child seat fitted!

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from engine!

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,887 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,626 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,201 miles

both front lower wishbone inner bushes starting to split

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

off side rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,201 miles

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

both front lower wishbone inner bushes starting to split

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

off side rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,305 miles

near side rear sealt bnelt catch outer casing missing,

Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear sealt bnelt catch outer casing missing,

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,982 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

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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HV51 BCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV51 BCX, 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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HV51 BCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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