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J11 UPO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,240 mi
Last recorded168,240 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 168,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 168,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 167,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 167,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 167,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 166,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 165,325 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake imbalance

Pass 13 Jan 2018 164,379 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 13 Jan 2018 164,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all brakes slightly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 162,441 miles

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 162,441 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 141,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2011 140,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 137,912 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 134,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 134,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 127,668 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 127,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front shocks damp

both front tyres worn on outer edges

ns outer sill damaged at rear

rear tyres perishing and starting to distort

Fail 10 May 2006 109,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 109,184 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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J11 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J11 UPO, 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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What year was J11 UPO registered?

J11 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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