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BX51 MZW

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,098 mi
Last recorded36,098 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 MZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 36,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,991 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED - BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,753 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES & CORRODED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX SHIELD CORRODED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,632 miles

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

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES TRACK-ROD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BACK BOX SHIELD CORRODED

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,458 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,458 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Shield Corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,470 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 33,860 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 31,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 26,766 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,442 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,555 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,553 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 14,468 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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BX51 MZW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BX51 MZW, 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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BX51 MZW is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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