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HV51 UKY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,140 mi
Last recorded157,140 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 UKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 157,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 143,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 143,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,569 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 131,541 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,757 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter clips loose

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter clips loose

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

one centre stop light bulb not working

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

two centre stop light bulbs not working

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 40,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,293 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,294 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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HV51 UKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV51 UKY, 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 HV51 UKY registered?

HV51 UKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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