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KP51 SVT

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,259 mi
Last recorded139,259 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 SVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 135,168 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 130,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 122,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,030 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,952 miles

suspension lowered

Fail 25 Sep 2019 106,952 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension lowered

Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,659 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,382 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,423 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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KP51 SVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KP51 SVT, 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 KP51 SVT registered?

KP51 SVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is KP51 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 SVT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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