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K5 YUH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests46 (39 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 YUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

39 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat missing

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 94,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 85,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 83,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,830 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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5k miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,004 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 78,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 66,361 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 11 Nov 2021 70,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,039 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,242 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,149 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 50,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,741 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,390 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking up on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 44,390 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking up on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 42,999 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged wall and tred (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged wall and tred (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,799 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brakes are worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,347 miles

slight cracking on n/s/rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,921 miles

nearside front mirror unit slightly insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,967 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,542 miles

n/s/front brake disc pitted/corroded on inner surface

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 402,474 miles

advise front wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,830 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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K5 YUH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 K5 YUH, 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 K5 YUH registered?

K5 YUH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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