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HV51 ZVF

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 133,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 133,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise engine has water leak

advise wiring loom rubbing on os driveshaft

Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 129,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,295 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,781 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,464 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake pads low

gearbox oil leak

slight imbalance to rear brakes

tyre tread depths both front 6.5mm n/s/r 4.5mm o/s/r 3.5mm 175/65r13t

uneven wear and flat spot on o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,689 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear washer jet not working{water leaking from n/s/r floor}

tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f8mm o/s/r5mm n/s/r6mm

tyre size 175/65/13t

Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust outer skin rusted

n/s/f head lamp aim low }on limit}

rear washer jet not working{water leaking from n/s/r floor}

tyre dephs o/s/f1mm n/s/f1mm o/s/r5mm n/s/r6mm

tyre size 175/65/13t

Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,036 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 ZVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HV51 ZVF, 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 ZVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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