2001 Volkswagen Lupo 1.6L Petrol · SP51 YFX
2001 Volkswagen Lupo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 116,713 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SP51 YFX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 116,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP51 YFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (SP51 YFX) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
SP51 YFX Mileage History
- 12/10/200629,628 mi
- 05/03/200733,847 mi+4,219 mi
- 08/03/200840,279 mi+6,432 mi
- 04/03/200945,726 mi+5,447 mi
- 01/03/201051,669 mi+5,943 mi
- 03/03/201158,586 mi+6,917 mi
- 20/02/201268,220 mi+9,634 mi
- 23/02/201268,220 mi
- 05/03/201385,556 mi+17,336 mi
- 05/03/201385,556 mi
- 17/03/2014102,542 mi+16,986 mi
- 14/03/2015106,005 mi+3,463 mi
- 14/03/2015106,005 mi
- 30/05/2018109,281 mi+3,276 mi
- 30/05/2018109,281 mi
- 12/06/2019110,268 mi+987 mi
- 14/12/2020112,008 mi+1,740 mi
- 30/11/2022113,990 mi+1,982 mi
- 30/04/2024115,626 mi+1,636 mi
- 29/07/2025115,981 mi+355 mi
- 03/04/2026116,713 mi+732 mi
Average of roughly 4,472 miles per year across 21 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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