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FY51 CYK

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,439 mi
Last recorded69,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 64,818 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,465 miles

EML light on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 1 Nov 2021 59,191 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,346 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,346 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,631 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 53,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,528 miles

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

oil around n/s/f steering rack boot and pipes

suspension compotes covered with under seal

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,319 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,264 miles

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,968 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY51 CYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY51 CYK, 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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FY51 CYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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