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LE51 DFJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,857 mi
Last recorded150,857 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 150,857 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Rear Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear

Pass 9 Sep 2023 146,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 142,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 142,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 137,651 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 137,151 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 132,493 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 127,328 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 121,722 miles

offside front cv gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 24 Oct 2015 121,722 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

offside front cv gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,939 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 98,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 98,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,079 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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LE51 DFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LE51 DFJ, 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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What year was LE51 DFJ registered?

LE51 DFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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