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LC51 RJY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,657 mi
Last recorded55,657 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 RJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,657 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock slightly leaking front both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Under body Sealed

Pass 30 May 2024 50,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 50,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 39,048 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,684 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 33,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,338 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,645 miles

nearside rear foot brakes noisy.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,950 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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LC51 RJY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LC51 RJY, 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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What year was LC51 RJY registered?

LC51 RJY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LC51 RJY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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