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CH51 DUB

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,161 mi
Last recorded124,161 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,161 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 123,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 122,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,493 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,498 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 90,081 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play Inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,828 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,225 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread low on edges offside rear tyre on 3mm tread wearing on edges nearside front tyre has small cut in wall but not showing cord

Fail 3 Dec 2011 70,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread low on edges offside rear tyre on 3mm tread wearing on edges nearside front tyre has small cut in wall but not showing cord

Pass 4 Dec 2010 66,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both nearside tyres on 2mm tread both offside tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 46,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,275 miles

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

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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CH51 DUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CH51 DUB, 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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CH51 DUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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