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LD51 MBV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 MBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,464 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,253 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2019 98,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from regulator to n/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,948 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,463 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2017 85,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 71,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,889 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,175 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,639 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,566 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inneredges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,775 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,807 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 13,064 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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LD51 MBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD51 MBV, 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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LD51 MBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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