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AD51 HZU

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,780 miles

Front 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 Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 92,780 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front 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 Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

fan bearing noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2024 92,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

fan bearing noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,502 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover loose. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,419 miles

E M L on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

E M L on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,366 miles

E M L on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 88,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

E M L on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,461 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive poss coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake

Fail 13 Jun 2019 85,340 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive poss coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre POSS REPAIR ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre POSS REPAIR ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,370 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 76,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,491 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,491 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 17,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,096 miles

rear exhaust mount broken away from silencer

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,426 miles

both rear tyres perished

radiator fan seized

Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

radiator fan seized

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,607 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,785 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 28,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AD51 HZU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 59,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD51 HZU, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 HZU registered?

AD51 HZU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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