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L12 EHH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 EHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,127 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 119,125 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,487 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,158 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,793 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,220 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,831 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated making dust covers lose!

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,748 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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L12 EHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L12 EHH, 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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L12 EHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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