2001 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · LK51 VMP
2001 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 121,169 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK51 VMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 121,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK51 VMP 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 (LK51 VMP) between December 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 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 (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and cat (6.1.2 (a))”.
LK51 VMP Mileage History
- 16/12/202196,389 mi
- 07/12/2022111,509 mi+15,120 mi
- 03/01/2023111,720 mi+211 mi
- 21/05/2024121,164 mi+9,444 mi
- 23/05/2024121,169 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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