2001 Volkswagen Lupo 1.0L Petrol · HV51 XEC
2001 Volkswagen Lupo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 52,117 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HV51 XEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 52,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HV51 XEC Mileage History
- 05/10/202340,348 mi
- 24/06/202548,516 mi+8,168 mi
- 25/06/202548,518 mi+2 mi
- 09/06/202652,117 mi+3,599 mi
- 09/06/202652,117 mi
Average of roughly 4,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HV51 XEC 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 (HV51 XEC) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”.
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