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ICZ 5166

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,139 mi
Last recorded92,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 5166
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,139 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join an center pipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the load sensing valve 2x metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,736 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracking

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,790 miles

front brakes minor bind

front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

minor exhaust blow on center join

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

mil light on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,828 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,523 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,523 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ICZ 5166 is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ICZ 5166, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ICZ 5166 registered?

ICZ 5166 is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is ICZ 5166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ICZ 5166 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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