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AV51 TKC

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,667 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 83,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 80,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,776 miles

Coolant leak rad? ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,188 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,915 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,469 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,542 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 21 Jul 2012 66,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 65,199 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 65,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,126 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,126 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

overall service brake efficiency 51% (rear brakes low)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges ADVISE check wheel alignment

wheel trims fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges ADVISE check wheel alignment

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2008 44,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,069 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 99,063 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,877 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,806 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

offside rear shock case loose

Fail 8 Feb 2006 26,806 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

offside rear shock top case loose

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 TKC 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 67.9%.

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 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 AV51 TKC, 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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AV51 TKC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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