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K155 EAH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,918 mi
Last recorded167,918 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 EAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 167,918 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 167,912 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 160,667 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 160,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 157,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 151,426 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 147,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,086 miles

Both rear bump stops perished.

Corrosion to front subframe and mountings.

Damage to front and rear of offside sill.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake ferrules corroded.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 144,086 miles

Both rear bump stops perished.

Corrosion to front subframe and mountings.

Damage to front and rear of offside sill.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake ferrules corroded.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 144,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops perished.

Corrosion to front subframe and mountings.

Damage to front and rear of offside sill.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake ferrules corroded.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Both fron brake caliper sliders, both sides, deteriorated.

Slight freeplay in n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 142,071 miles

front crossmember corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated and no play detected

Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,062 miles

front subframe corroded

front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Mar 2012 137,059 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 95,481 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 95,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 226,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 199,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 168,623 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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K155 EAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K155 EAH, 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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K155 EAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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