2001 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · BF51 OPX
2001 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 111,711 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF51 OPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2025
- 111,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BF51 OPX Mileage History
- 02/08/2023108,097 mi
- 03/08/2023108,102 mi+5 mi
- 01/08/2024109,061 mi+959 mi
- 02/08/2024109,066 mi+5 mi
- 13/08/2025111,711 mi+2,645 mi
Average of roughly 1,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF51 OPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (BF51 OPX) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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