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LF51 NYR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

66,681 mi
Last recorded66,681 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 NYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 66,681 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,381 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 62,165 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 57,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock dust covers broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 53,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,646 miles

both rear shock dust covers broken

parking brake has slight travel

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 52,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear shock dust covers broken

parking brake has slight travel

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,713 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,396 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,038 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 42,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,475 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 30,434 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,726 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,642 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 19,642 miles

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

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

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 NYR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 NYR, 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 NYR registered?

LF51 NYR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LF51 NYR shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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