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SW51LHC
2002 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SW51LHC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model LUPO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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146 Total Defects Recorded
24 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 52,174 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,662 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
14 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 51,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed rear box big hole (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,424 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear box has slight hole
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,296 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
29 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 49,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,294 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,730 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202613 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,230 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak on engine
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,674 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,662 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- removed steering wheel cover
- nsr tyre cracking.front brakes slight bind
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 34,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken & exhaust hitting rear brake pipe (7.1.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- removed steering wheel cover
- nsr tyre cracking.front brakes slight bind
- exhaust centre clamps rusted & breaking
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,337 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
8 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,672 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,137 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,149 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,936 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202622 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,418 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2010 11 Jun 202626 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
31 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,397 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
24 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,856 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2007 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
28 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 7,797 MI
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SW51LHC was registered on 2002-02-18
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