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HN51 KWL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,004 mi
Last recorded100,004 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 KWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,818 miles

both front headlamp lens need cleaning paten getting weak

Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,143 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 98,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no paten lens p[oor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no paten lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,760 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 95,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,136 miles

near side front headlamp starting to deteriate

offside front headlamp starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,636 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,294 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 89,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 89,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,871 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,871 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,838 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 81,403 miles

Ecu light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,686 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,212 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)

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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HN51 KWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HN51 KWL, 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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HN51 KWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HN51 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 KWL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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