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AV51 NTJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,941 mi
Last recorded63,941 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 NTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,941 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,360 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 63,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 61,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,138 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 61,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,337 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 60,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,460 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 58,460 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,751 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 51,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 50,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,019 miles

near side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,943 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,106 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,129 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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AV51 NTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow 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 AV51 NTJ, 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 AV51 NTJ registered?

AV51 NTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is AV51 NTJ safe to buy?

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