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KF51 UYR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,071 mi
Last recorded78,071 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 UYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 51,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blow at centre box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,222 miles

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,640 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,280 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,479 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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KF51 UYR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KF51 UYR, 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 KF51 UYR registered?

KF51 UYR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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