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KN51 MYU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,943 mi
Last recorded52,943 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 MYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,943 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,599 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 50,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,817 miles

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

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

deterioration to exhaust

Fail 15 Dec 2016 42,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

deterioration to exhaust

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,615 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 30,615 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,273 miles

tread wearing low on both edges of both front tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,697 miles

All four tyre outer walls perrished and cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,115 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 9,114 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 9,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KN51 MYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KN51 MYU, 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 KN51 MYU registered?

KN51 MYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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