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KE51 UES

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,984 mi
Last recorded76,984 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 UES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,359 miles

Body work damage NSF

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

Front tyres cracking & wearing on edges

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body work damage NSF

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

Front tyres cracking & wearing on edges

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 69,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

stone chips in screen

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,899 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,413 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,798 miles

N/S/R TYRE cracking .

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,798 miles

N/S/R TYRE cracking .

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,727 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 30,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 24,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Check tracking tyre wear edges FRONT

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

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 UES is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 UES registered?

KE51 UES is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is KE51 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 UES shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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