2001 Volkswagen Lupo 1.0L Petrol · Y748 BCL
2001 Volkswagen Lupo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 115,306 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y748 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 115,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y748 BCL 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 (Y748 BCL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
Y748 BCL Mileage History
- 11/01/2024110,897 mi
- 15/01/2025113,065 mi+2,168 mi
- 15/01/2025113,067 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/2026115,305 mi+2,238 mi
- 07/01/2026115,306 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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