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LF51 AUJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 53,887 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,564 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 29,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,774 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,413 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 16,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,324 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 13,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,376 miles

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 18 Mar 2009 9,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 12 Mar 2008 7,210 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 5,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,410 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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LF51 AUJ 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 80%.

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 LF51 AUJ, 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 LF51 AUJ registered?

LF51 AUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is LF51 AUJ safe to buy?

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