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HV51 ZGW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

106,057 mi
Last recorded106,057 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ZGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 106,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak.

Fail 28 Jan 2023 106,054 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot seepage.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front EVAP canister loose.

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 106,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,932 miles

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

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

slight oil leak under engine and gearbox area

Fail 18 Jan 2021 101,908 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

slight oil leak under engine and transmission area

Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,718 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATE BULBS ARE DIM

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 99,718 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATE BULBS ARE DIM

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front accident damage

Rear Both Tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2019 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front accident damage

Rear Both Tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,468 miles

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

Offside Front slight structural damage on towing hook

Offside front bumper has slight damage

Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front damage to inner flitch panel

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover has damage

Offside Front lower front panel has damage

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 90,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

eml on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,420 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,544 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,992 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,949 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,949 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light staying on

front tyres low on inner edges 175/65/13

Pass 17 Sep 2011 57,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,447 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,388 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,199 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,285 miles

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

o/s mirror glass broken

slight flat spot on both rear tyres

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 ZGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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