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HJ51 VMX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

186,539 mi
Last recorded186,539 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 186,539 miles

Chassi and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 178,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 161,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,916 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 155,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 146,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 146,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,023 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,385 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear both bump stops fallen apart

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,843 miles

front anti rill bar link bushes worn and perished

n/s front tyre tread perished

n/s rear tyre worn on inner tread

o/s front tyre tread perished and worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread perished slightly

rear shock absorbers plastic covers adrift

Pass 14 Jul 2015 127,739 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 126,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 121,323 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,775 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s rear shoker top outer covers detached from top of shockers

Fail 27 Jun 2012 112,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s & o/s rear shoker top outer covers detached from top of shockers

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,673 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 101,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber shrouds are detached.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 89,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 89,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 54,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 39,514 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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HJ51 VMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJ51 VMX, 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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HJ51 VMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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