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HS51 CBU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,950 mi
Last recorded126,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 CBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 126,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 114,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,253 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer cill damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,712 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer cill damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 98,603 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (boot light) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,335 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 96,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in both front track rod inner joints

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,369 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 79,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cut not showing cord

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,803 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 42,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,271 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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HS51 CBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HS51 CBU, 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 HS51 CBU registered?

HS51 CBU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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