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K4 NJH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

81,567 mi
Last recorded81,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 NJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 81,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,979 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 78,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 76,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,964 miles

chips B ZONE

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,258 miles

Engine & under covers fitted

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,423 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,533 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 28,199 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 28,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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K4 NJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 K4 NJH, 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 K4 NJH registered?

K4 NJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is K4 NJH safe to buy?

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