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HX51 RXF

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 126,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 115,736 miles

Brake fluid discolouring

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly 'blued' due to excessive heat.

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,735 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid discolouring

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly 'blued' due to excessive heat.

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

small stone chip to windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2019 112,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,430 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

front anti-roll bar corroding

front sub-frame corroding

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear axle beam corroding

windscreen damage inside zone 'A'

Fail 8 Nov 2017 106,430 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

front anti-roll bar corroding

front sub-frame corroding

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear axle beam corroding

windscreen damage inside zone 'A'

Pass 25 Nov 2016 103,641 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 103,641 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,184 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,282 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,862 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,474 miles

Advise rear bump stops perished

Advise wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,000 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,571 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 54,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,191 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily o the inner tread

front brake discs worn

front wipers slightly smeary

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2006 48,191 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wipers slighly smeary

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear to the front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,790 miles

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

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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HX51 RXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HX51 RXF, 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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HX51 RXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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