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HW51 AOO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,064 mi
Last recorded140,064 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 AOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,064 miles

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,029 miles

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 133,029 miles

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 132,658 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure filter insecure (7.2.1)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 121,925 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wiring harness (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,535 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,201 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 106,506 miles

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

n/s/r/tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,007 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,002 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,210 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 89,210 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2009 74,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 63,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 28,260 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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HW51 AOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW51 AOO, 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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HW51 AOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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