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CV51 LKD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,990 mi
Last recorded234,990 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 234,990 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 227,283 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 218,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 209,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 201,473 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 193,505 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 193,501 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 187,065 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 186,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 175,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 162,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Small stone chip in windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 28 Nov 2017 162,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn thin by brake binding, O/S/R pads still good (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Small stone chip in windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 137,348 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 137,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 123,158 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 111,535 miles

Both rear shock bump stops split through.

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on both edges.

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on very outside edge.

Offside front tyre badly worn on very inside edge.

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,394 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear shock bump stops split through.

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on both edges.

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on very outside edge.

Offside front tyre badly worn on very inside edge.

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 11 Dec 2012 100,470 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear bump stops split

front and centre exhaust brackets corroded badly and nearly broken

Pass 30 Dec 2011 90,448 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Offside rear shock bump stop split through.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,301 miles

Offside rear shock bump stop split through.

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 4 Feb 2010 72,168 miles

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

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

Offside rear bump stop split through.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,031 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,753 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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CV51 LKD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV51 LKD, 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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CV51 LKD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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