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KE51 UDV

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,521 mi
Last recorded76,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 UDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,521 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,101 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,091 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in half (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 68,595 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 68,595 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 64,339 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover split.

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

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

exhaust tailpipe very corroded.

Fail 25 May 2016 64,339 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover split.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tailpipe very corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,035 miles

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)

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center to rear of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2013 59,839 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center to rear of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,589 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 51,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,604 miles

gear box leaking oil

Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box leaking oil

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,620 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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KE51 UDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE51 UDV, 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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KE51 UDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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