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L11 POB

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,725 mi
Last recorded158,725 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 POB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 158,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 157,503 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 155,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 153,328 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 153,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 149,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 146,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 134,346 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 134,346 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,973 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 15 Apr 2016 127,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake not working (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,654 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,327 miles

Engine management light

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Main beam lens broken

Offside front inner door handle stiff

Offside rear parking brake lever not returning fully

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,017 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,979 miles

front tyres......inner edges wearing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

centre exhaust bracket poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

centre exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,057 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 50,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,037 miles

os main beam low

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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L11 POB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L11 POB, 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 L11 POB registered?

L11 POB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for L11 POB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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