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LF51 LWY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,257 mi
Last recorded82,257 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,257 miles

oil leaking from engine

Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leaking from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

front lower bumper missing

petrol flap missing

Fail 6 Dec 2017 72,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visable inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

front lower bumper missing

petrol flap missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side walls cracking

Offside Front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,080 miles

wheel trims fitted

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

front bumper lower half missing

petrol flap, and assembly missing

steering column, noise

Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,080 miles

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

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

front bumper lower half missing

petrol flap, and assembly missing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,576 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 18,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,983 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,005 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Sep 2010 16,263 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 13,751 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 13,751 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 13,034 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 LWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF51 LWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 LWY registered?

LF51 LWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is LF51 LWY safe to buy?

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