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J21 UPO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 128,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 121,472 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 121,464 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 117,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,489 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 109,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,940 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,638 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable sticking

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 73,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,671 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 62,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,158 miles

n/s/r bumpstop broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2006
Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,335 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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J21 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J21 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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J21 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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