2001 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · RF51 FSY
2001 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 69,031 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF51 FSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 69,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF51 FSY 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 (RF51 FSY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF51 FSY Mileage History
- 12/10/202263,718 mi
- 13/10/202263,718 mi
- 04/10/202365,356 mi+1,638 mi
- 02/10/202466,947 mi+1,591 mi
- 06/10/202569,031 mi+2,084 mi
Average of roughly 1,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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