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L28 EGL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 EGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,120 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,606 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,640 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 80,471 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,150 miles

Service indicator on.

Service indicator on.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,074 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,051 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,656 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,169 miles

lh front tyre & both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,076 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 16,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r / o/s/f tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,667 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 14,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L28 EGL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L28 EGL, 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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L28 EGL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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