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OU51FBE
2001 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration OU51FBE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model LUPO
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,213 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,805 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024 27 Jun 202617 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
23 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,058 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,058 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,536 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,396 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2021 27 Jun 202627 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,617 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear door mirror damage
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear door mirror damage
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,293 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,567 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 27 Jun 202627 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,567 MI
27 Jun 20266 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,263 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017 27 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,528 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,897 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,171 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,824 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,262 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012 27 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,451 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 27 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,360 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,360 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,466 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 27 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,069 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 27 Jun 202612 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 13,597 MI
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OU51FBE was registered on 2001-09-20
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