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HV51 ZGY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,571 mi
Last recorded64,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ZGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 64,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,982 miles

nearside front door safety hatch broken

starter motor noicy

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,425 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 53,107 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,505 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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HV51 ZGY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZGY, 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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What year was HV51 ZGY registered?

HV51 ZGY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is HV51 ZGY safe to buy?

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