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EF51 HTJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Volkswagen Lupo Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 74,583 miles on the clock, averaging 3,548 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 HTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,583
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,548

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,583 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,371
Average per year3,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 HTJ 32k43k53k64k75k '05'17'12

Check EF51 HTJ

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,583 miles
Since last MOT+15,371 miles
PASS
Mileage59,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage57,010 miles
PASS
Mileage78,106 miles
Since last MOT+12,840 miles
PASS
Mileage65,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage58,501 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage51,001 miles
PASS
Mileage56,580 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,898 miles
Since last MOT+14,796 miles
PASS
Mileage41,102 miles
Since last MOT+8,692 miles
PASS
Mileage32,410 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 HTJ

What car is EF51 HTJ?

EF51 HTJ is an grey Volkswagen Lupo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 HTJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 HTJ was 74,583 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 HTJ passed its MOT?

EF51 HTJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2017.

Is EF51 HTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 HTJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF51 HTJ?

EF51 HTJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.