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K17 RYM

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Diesel 1191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,973 mi
Last recorded221,973 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 RYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,191cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 221,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 221,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 221,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 211,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 194,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 176,857 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 144,736 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 134,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear + nearside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2011 113,737 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 102,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 92,691 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 10 May 2008 83,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 83,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 74,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,128 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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K17 RYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K17 RYM, 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 K17 RYM registered?

K17 RYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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