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CV51 ORU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,397 mi
Last recorded124,397 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 124,397 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 124,301 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 114,901 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,854 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 104,064 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front check strap loose

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,875 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,131 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 95,131 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,024 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 69,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,884 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,872 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,264 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,415 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 ORU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ORU, 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 CV51 ORU registered?

CV51 ORU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is CV51 ORU safe to buy?

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