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HK51 NUP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,332 mi
Last recorded73,332 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 NUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 73,300 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb floppy possible headlamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure coil spring incorrectly mounted and fouling the body (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,751 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,675 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases detoriating (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 47,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases detoriating (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,657 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 44,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,913 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,255 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,688 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 33,608 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre poor ----engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre poor ----engine light on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,324 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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HK51 NUP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HK51 NUP, 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 HK51 NUP registered?

HK51 NUP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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