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KM51 JKU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 JKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 74,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,766 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 59,953 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,187 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,728 miles

Under body corroded near/side rear coil spring rear axle and brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,357 miles

front and rear reg plates delaminating

headlamps cloudy

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,918 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,114 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 42,114 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,386 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,645 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 22,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 18,905 miles

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)

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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KM51 JKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KM51 JKU, 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 KM51 JKU registered?

KM51 JKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is KM51 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 JKU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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