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FG51 ATZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ATZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 145,602 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 144,713 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 142,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 141,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 138,811 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 138,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 137,710 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 128,495 miles

Engine management light wont go out.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 128,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light wont go out.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 118,807 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 118,807 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/s/r brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,343 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 106,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,149 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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FG51 ATZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG51 ATZ, 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 FG51 ATZ registered?

FG51 ATZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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