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HY51 AVD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,225 mi
Last recorded100,225 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 AVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 100,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,202 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on edges

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

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

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,226 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 95,225 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing. No effect on emitted light

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,149 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt in belt in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,248 miles

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,099 miles

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,579 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,143 miles

Oil leak

all suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,369 miles

Centre stop light inoperative

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,004 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are showing signs of age

exhaust is in a poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,275 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,350 miles

nearside front tyre has low tread

offside front tyre has low tread

slight debonding of offside front suspension arm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,308 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,325 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,663 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,205 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,274 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,627 miles

N/S/R tyre has cut in tread but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,580 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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HY51 AVD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HY51 AVD, 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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HY51 AVD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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