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LC51 VWL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,405 mi
Last recorded121,405 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 121,405 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 121,097 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength major hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt missing from rear of arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,072 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 105,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 104,258 miles

no rear seats or seat belts

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,258 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

no rear seats or seat belts

Pass 3 Jan 2015 96,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,772 miles

1st gear missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 93,741 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)

1st gear missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 70,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,523 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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LC51 VWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC51 VWL, 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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LC51 VWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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