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CV51 KCG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 KCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 86,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & white furring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & white furring (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,048 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,435 miles

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 76,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,012 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,479 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,714 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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CV51 KCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 65,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV51 KCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV51 KCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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