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J15 PFS

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,769 mi
Last recorded151,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 PFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 151,769 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills deteriorated and damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,022 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre,nail present

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 101,839 miles

Centre Stop Light Inop

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 101,839 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Stop Light Inop

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 99,949 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,227 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,952 miles

breather pipe on engine kinked

centre pipe exhaust clamp broken

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

breather pipe on engine kinked

centre pipe exhaust clamp broken

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2010 78,632 miles

vehicle lowered fitted with adjustable suspension

Fail 26 Aug 2010 78,621 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

vehicle lowered fitted with adjustable suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,034 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,024 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,714 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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J15 PFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J15 PFS, 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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J15 PFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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