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EY51 FXA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,405 mi
Last recorded67,405 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 FXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,405 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,303 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 65,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,437 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 63,410 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,229 miles

silencer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,276 miles

age cracks front tyres

Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age cracks front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,053 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi is slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking.

Fail 30 Jun 2018 51,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction of rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexi is slightly deteriorated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,939 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 49,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,975 miles

Rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,440 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,901 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD BUT NOT REACHING PLY OR CORDS

Pass 15 Aug 2005 16,637 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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EY51 FXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 EY51 FXA, 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 EY51 FXA registered?

EY51 FXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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