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LC51 WPY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,874 mi
Last recorded55,874 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 46,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,796 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 20,441 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 18,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 17,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,585 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 15,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 13,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 13,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 11,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 8,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 6,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 3,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 3,483 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 3,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 2,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 2,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 2,626 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 WPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC51 WPY registered?

LC51 WPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is LC51 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 WPY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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