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LF51 LYD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 119,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 119,149 miles

EML light on

Engine oil leak

Front wishbone rear bushes perished

O/S/R rear tyre age cracked and worn uneven

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,342 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge unevan

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 111,926 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slight wear

Exhaust securing brakets are fixed with clips

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 111,926 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slight wear

Exhaust securing brakets are fixed with clips

Pass 19 Jan 2010 105,547 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 105,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,747 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,468 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slight damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,728 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 LYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

LF51 LYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 LYD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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