MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine management light on
Oil leak ()
Engine management light on
Oil leak ()
offside front cv gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LE51 DFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LE51 DFJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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