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L80 MBX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,570 mi
Last recorded44,570 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 MBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 44,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure and bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2024 41,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (bump stops deteriorated)

Fail 16 Dec 2024 41,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (bump stops deteriorated)

Pass 9 Dec 2023 39,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 37,105 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 29,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 26,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,141 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,777 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,991 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,431 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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L80 MBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L80 MBX, 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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L80 MBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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