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LC51 WRZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,831 mi
Last recorded80,831 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 80,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,211 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,146 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,705 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,562 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 74,472 miles

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

Nearside Mirror cover loose.

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

Oil leak from gear box!.

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Fail 4 May 2017 74,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flex joint and centre clap. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Mirror cover loose.

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

Oil leak from gear box!.

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,661 miles

Complete exhaust from down pipe in poor condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wind deflector was rubbing on drive shaft.

Nearside Mirror cover loose.

Pass 22 May 2015 70,358 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 68,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 65,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2013 65,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 60,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 52,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 May 2011 52,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,796 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,796 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to suspension components.

Engine check light on.

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Oil level low.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,073 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 WRZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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