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FE51 FOC

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,021 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 93,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,521 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,581 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake, slight binding.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,557 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,614 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,993 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 68,437 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 62,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,049 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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FE51 FOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FE51 FOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE51 FOC?

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What year was FE51 FOC registered?

FE51 FOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FE51 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 FOC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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