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KL51 XEF

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,534 mi
Last recorded138,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 138,534 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre treead low.

offside front tyre outer edge void of tread.

offside rear tyre tread low.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 138,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre treead low.

offside front tyre outer edge void of tread.

offside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 127,771 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 127,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low

coolant warning light on

cooling fan noisy

engine management light on

fuel level low

instrument panel indicates service due

rear tyres cut on outer shoulders

Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,121 miles

Both rear bump stops cracked and perished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Unable to gain access to boot

Fail 13 Jun 2009 97,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops cracked and perished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Unable to gain access to boot

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,341 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs badly worn

os inner cv gaitor small split

osf wiperblade incorrect

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,146 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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KL51 XEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KL51 XEF, 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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KL51 XEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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