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AO51 YHN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,627 mi
Last recorded60,627 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 60,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,686 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 57,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,579 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 56,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,587 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 54,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,712 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,015 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 40,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,497 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 39,497 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,211 miles

Bonnet,offside rear wheel arch and offside rear bumper damaged.

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet,offside rear wheel arch and offside rear bumper damaged.

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,627 miles

Bonnet damaged.

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

Engine management light on.

Exhaust middle and rear silencers corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside parking brake cable starting to swell internaly.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,201 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner edges.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside wiper split on end.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake noisy when applied.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,489 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,960 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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AO51 YHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHN, 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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AO51 YHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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