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FX51 LGU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 61,040 miles

Brake pipes outer coating starting to swell.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 58,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 58,203 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML on

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,547 miles

slight leak and corosion rear exhaust section

Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,638 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 54,636 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe. (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,025 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,728 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,458 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,325 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,151 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,151 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,679 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 24,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,386 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 LGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX51 LGU, 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

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What year was FX51 LGU registered?

FX51 LGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is FX51 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 LGU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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