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CN51 UFV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,148 mi
Last recorded48,148 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 UFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 48,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 32,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 26,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 26,170 miles

both front lower suspension arms

lift o/s door hinges

screen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,683 miles

lift o/s door hinges

screen cracks

Fail 26 Oct 2017 25,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift o/s door hinges

screen cracks

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,660 miles

fluid leak

lift o/s door hinge

o/s/f damage and o/s/r bumber

screen damaged on the limit

Fail 31 Oct 2016 24,660 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red broken lens showing a white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not tested (8.2.3)

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

fluid leak

front exhaust mount snapped

lift o/s door hinge

n/s door check strap missing

o/s mirror

o/s/f damage and o/s/r bumber

screen damaged on the limit

Pass 31 Oct 2015 23,905 miles

both front suspension arms heavy corossion

front grill damaged

lift o/s door hinges

o/s mirror

o/s/f fog light insecure

o/s/f tyre on the limit and bald inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2015 23,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front suspension arms heavy corossion

front grill damaged

lift o/s door hinges

o/s mirror

o/s/f fog light insecure

o/s/f tyre on the limit and bald inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 22,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 19,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 17,917 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 17,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs corrodeed

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,935 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 15,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ns & osr tyres perished sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,514 miles

Offside 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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CN51 UFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CN51 UFV, 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 CN51 UFV registered?

CN51 UFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is CN51 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 UFV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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