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HG51 HZS

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 92,344 miles

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

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 91,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 91,615 miles

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

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 91,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 90,778 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,051 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 89,049 miles

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 87,414 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2021 87,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2020 85,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear back box is very rusty and outter skin is falling apart but not leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,914 miles

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,914 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on tread

front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

rear suspension top bump stops poor condition (dust covers not attached)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,448 miles

EML light on

Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,448 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,920 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2015 68,462 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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 26 Mar 2014 63,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,597 miles

Front console bushes deteriated, o/s/f is begining to come away from bonding.

Rear bump stops split

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, centre pipe also begining to corrode

Fail 4 Apr 2013 58,597 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front console bushes deteriated, o/s/f is begining to come away from bonding.

Rear bump stops split

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, centre pipe also begining to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,985 miles

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)

nearside rear bump stop split

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,137 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,715 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)

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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HG51 HZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG51 HZS, 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 HG51 HZS registered?

HG51 HZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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