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HY51 PCZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,606 mi
Last recorded134,606 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 134,606 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,712 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp on

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front discs

Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,312 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated and has minor exhaust blow

nearside wiper split and offside wiper slightly smeary

Fail 7 Nov 2011 118,312 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated and has minor exhaust blow

nearside wiper split and offside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2010 107,578 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nearside front cv gaitor insecure to shaft

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 25 Oct 2010 107,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on

Nearside front cv gaitor insecure to shaft

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 97,011 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 3 Nov 2009 97,011 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre underflated and perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,998 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 84,998 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,337 miles

a portion of the high level brake light not working

o/s/r tyre close to limit, cracking, and has a flat spot

wipers deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2007 74,337 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

a portion of the high level brake light not working

o/s/r tyre close to limit, cracking, and has a flat spot

wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2006 57,759 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 57,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear 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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HY51 PCZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY51 PCZ, 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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HY51 PCZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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