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HY51 XBR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 93,064 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 89,954 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

central upper rear lamp not working

offside outer main beam not working

rear service brake application is slightly uneven

battery terminals are exposed to loose metal objects in boot

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,498 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both offside tyre pressures low

Pass 6 May 2015 80,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

lower engine cover damaged and insecure

n/s front lower bumper valance danaged

Fail 5 May 2015 80,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

lower engine cover damaged and insecure

n/s front lower bumper valance danaged

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,577 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,213 miles

n/s/r wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,209 miles

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted

front exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,342 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,683 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corode slightly on inner faces.

Both front tyres,and nearside rear tyre worn low on very inner edges.

Cuts found in nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls.

Front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm-replace in 4-5000 miles.

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread.

Nearside handbrake arm on caliper not fully returning.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,871 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,871 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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