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HJ51 WFD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

203,257 mi
Last recorded203,257 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 203,257 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 203,249 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 200,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 198,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 196,073 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 196,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 193,292 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 193,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 190,354 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 190,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 188,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 186,386 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2019 186,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2018 181,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 181,238 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 176,141 miles

both rear tyres have been run flat

Fail 5 Oct 2017 176,138 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres have been run flat

Pass 5 Sep 2016 172,316 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 167,054 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear has a nail in it!

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 167,054 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear has a nail in it!

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 160,365 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 149,700 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 142,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 129,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 124,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 124,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 118,048 miles

Centre brake light diconnected ?

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 118,048 miles

Centre brake light diconnected ?

Pass 4 Sep 2008 108,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 108,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,018 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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 WFD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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