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AT51 ANU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 ANU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,116 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 88,116 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 83,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 13 80t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,613 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 62,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,231 miles

cracking around outer tyre tread to walls on both front tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,528 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,158 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,272 miles

Power steering pipe has a slight leak.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 36,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe has a slight leak.

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,556 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 32,556 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,485 miles

Small cracks in servo hose

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,164 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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AT51 ANU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AT51 ANU, 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 AT51 ANU registered?

AT51 ANU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AT51 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 ANU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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