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HD51 CFN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,841 mi
Last recorded112,841 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 CFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 112,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 112,841 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 103,263 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,359 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 98,359 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,659 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 82,918 miles

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers incomplete

Fail 11 Oct 2014 82,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers incomplete

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,992 miles

front brake discs rusty

front suspension componets rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs rusty

front suspension componets rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,949 miles

note front disc poor

note n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,002 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,299 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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HD51 CFN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HD51 CFN, 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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HD51 CFN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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