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2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,019 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,947 miles

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,977 miles

both front sills are slightly damaged

coolent level is low

front and rear brakes are slightly binding

front antiroll bar link bushes are starting to split

plastic sump tray is loose

suspension is very low

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,939 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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1 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 UPO, 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 1 UPO registered?

1 UPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is 1 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 UPO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 UPO have outstanding finance?

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