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LD51 MBX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,671 mi
Last recorded91,671 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 MBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,671 miles

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

Offside inner rack joint worn

Pass 4 Feb 2017 90,158 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2017 90,158 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2016 87,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,696 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 73,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 73,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 56,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,179 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,994 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 28,297 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 MBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD51 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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