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KP51 VHC

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,679 mi
Last recorded107,679 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 VHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,679 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights cloudy

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,960 miles

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

Offside wiper blade poor condition

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,001 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear bump stop damaged and split

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,246 miles

rear bump stops perished

Front 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,467 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 VHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHC, 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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KP51 VHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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