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LF51 MDV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,631 mi
Last recorded59,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 59,631 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 59,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,627 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 59,609 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 59,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 May 2020 58,064 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 58,064 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 55,478 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 52,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 49,796 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 49,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 47,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 20 May 2015 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2014 44,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2010 33,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 28,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 23,197 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 18,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,948 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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LF51 MDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF51 MDV, 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 LF51 MDV registered?

LF51 MDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LF51 MDV safe to buy?

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