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HW51 BTE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

48,009 mi
Last recorded48,009 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 48,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 45,335 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel filter damp, not leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,071 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 26 May 2022 41,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 41,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding pads also lower than offside (1.2.1 (f))

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 heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 41,499 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and badly defacing inner. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2020 41,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

eml on

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes coming away from arms. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 40,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes coming away from arms. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,468 miles

Coolant below minimum level

EPC light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant below minimum level

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,494 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brakes not fully checked as drums fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

center exhaust corroding

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,648 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing in tread

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,013 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

centre exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,402 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres starting too crack and perish

advise front exhaust joining clamp corroded

advise nearside front lower arm rear bush starting too perish

advise oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 15,935 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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HW51 BTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 HW51 BTE, 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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HW51 BTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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