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HV51 PGF

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 121,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,296 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,295 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

corrosion on rear brake discs

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 103,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

corrosion on rear brake discs

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,989 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 100,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 98,373 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,333 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,084 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Sep 2006 49,815 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread distorting

offside front foglight lens damaged

offside front tyre tread worn very low inner and outer edges - no tread - replace soon

Pass 1 Aug 2005 37,388 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket has broken away from the pipe

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

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 PGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV51 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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