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FG51 XUJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear R/R rim slightly buckled

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 54,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes are beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 54,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes are beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,976 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 45,976 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,794 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 XUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG51 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

FG51 XUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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