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FN51 HBA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,224 mi
Last recorded89,224 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 HBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 89,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Brake servo vacuum pipe split slightly at servo - not leaking at present (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hose & brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,368 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 83,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,090 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,148 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 80,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,081 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,256 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,662 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,662 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,259 miles

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

rear damper bump stops broken

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,244 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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FN51 HBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FN51 HBA, 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 FN51 HBA registered?

FN51 HBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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