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LF51 MGZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 142,985 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 142,985 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 141,943 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 141,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,507 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Inner sill areas stating to corrode

Some suspension components heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 127,504 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

High level brake light inoperative

Inner sill areas stating to corrode

Some suspension components heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 120,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 109,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,238 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 100,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,657 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,708 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,298 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 MGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

LF51 MGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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