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HF51 KWC

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,169 mi
Last recorded113,169 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,169 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,167 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEVEL ON DIP STICK IS LOW.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

THE NEAR SIDE , SIDE REPEARTE HAS WATER INGRESION.

THE OFF SIDE ,SIDE REPEATER HAS WATER INGRESION.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 108,283 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEVEL ON DIP STICK IS LOW.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

THE NEAR SIDE , SIDE REPEARTE HAS WATER INGRESION.

THE OFF SIDE ,SIDE REPEATER HAS WATER INGRESION.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,124 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,741 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 74,741 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,109 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2007 60,704 miles

offside mirror slight damage

rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 52,657 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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HF51 KWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF51 KWC, 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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HF51 KWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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