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FX51 UYH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

119,868 mi
Last recorded119,868 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 119,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear body and suspension undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2026 119,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear body and suspension undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2025 113,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion front and rear

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tank straps corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 110,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,500 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 107,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,970 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,477 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,477 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,991 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,241 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and uneven wear

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,845 miles

Both rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 9 Jul 2014 79,827 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,258 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,257 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,347 miles

center stop light not working,unable to tell if wired up

Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 51,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 32,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 12 Sep 2007 27,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,639 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,759 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 UYH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYH, 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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FX51 UYH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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