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CV51 KFA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,972 mi
Last recorded87,972 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 KFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,972 miles

Front slight wheel bearing noise could be tyres

Fail 12 Oct 2015 87,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front slight wheel bearing noise could be tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,225 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Oct 2014 85,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,075 miles

engine light on

slight wheel bearing noise?

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,989 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,157 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,558 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,558 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,945 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE REAR TYRE AREAS PERISHED / N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,517 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,807 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 KFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFA, 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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What year was CV51 KFA registered?

CV51 KFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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