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HW51 AOV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,257 mi
Last recorded48,257 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 AOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 48,257 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2025 46,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 44,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,127 miles

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

Oil leak

advise renewal of front number plate

both front brake discs worn inside

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,067 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light being displayed on dash board.

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,579 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 5 Sep 2007 17,575 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,731 miles

Both front anti-roll bar rubber mountings slightly misalinged

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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HW51 AOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HW51 AOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW51 AOV registered?

HW51 AOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is HW51 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 AOV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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