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AO51 FDK

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

219,645 mi
Last recorded219,645 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 219,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 213,788 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 209,801 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 204,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 203,412 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 198,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level in tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 194,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded One hose end joint (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 187,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 179,602 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 171,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load casing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 162,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 146,467 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 144,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wiper fault

Pass 13 Dec 2012 144,298 miles

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

wiper fault

Fail 15 Dec 2011 135,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,702 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 Dec 2010 125,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 112,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,935 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,115 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,893 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 62,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AO51 FDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AO51 FDK, 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 AO51 FDK registered?

AO51 FDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is AO51 FDK safe to buy?

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