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FX51 CLU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 CLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 59,582 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 59,580 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,584 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 57,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,969 miles

N/s/f lower arm corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 52,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 51,213 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 48,804 miles

Front bumper n/s has damage

Rear exhaust box has minor leak

Registration light bulb holders are insecure

Steering wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 11 Aug 2018 44,614 miles

N/s/f rim has minor dent

Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,614 miles

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,331 miles

engine oil leaking

small chip on windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking

small chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,547 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/S/F Tyre is slightly worn on outer shoulder.

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

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

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

Noise from rear brakes.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,709 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,534 miles

corosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,902 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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FX51 CLU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FX51 CLU, 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 FX51 CLU registered?

FX51 CLU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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