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BF51 XZP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 131,585 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 131,562 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 129,966 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 129,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 129,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 129,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 121,796 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 119,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,908 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 65,775 miles

rear tyres on 1.6mm-2.5mm/ slight play in steering rack / slight perishing to front anti-roll bar links /

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,342 miles

slight perishing to front anti roll bar bushes †slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,022 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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BF51 XZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF51 XZP, 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 BF51 XZP registered?

BF51 XZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 XZP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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