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K300 HYB

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,897 mi
Last recorded123,897 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 HYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 123,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,459 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 123,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,700 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,738 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 121,288 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 121,288 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,524 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,301 miles

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2014 120,301 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,650 miles

modified wheels

non standard air box fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 115,601 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 115,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 92,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 92,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 70,989 miles

exhaust corroded and holed.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 15 May 2010 70,989 miles

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

exhaust corroded and holed.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 May 2009 52,524 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 53,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 50,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 50,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,050 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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K300 HYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K300 HYB, 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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K300 HYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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