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KRN 312Y

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

63,523 mi
Last recorded63,523 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRN 312Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 63,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 63,523 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT FLASHING WHEN ON

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 53,219 miles

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

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened COIL OVERS FITTED TO CAR FRONT AND BACK (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,606 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 43,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases center joint and rear box corroded outer skin in such a condition that the skin corroded and loosened (6.1.2 (a))

Front temp gauge not working.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush wearing/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 39,123 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases center joint and rear box corroded outer skin in such a condition that the skin corroded and loosened (6.1.2 (a))

Front temp gauge not working.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush wearing/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,775 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 28,775 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,177 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 18,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,876 miles

rear silencer corroded

tread cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,696 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,902 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 1,810 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 1,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 7,820 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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KRN 312Y is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KRN 312Y, 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 KRN 312Y registered?

KRN 312Y is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KRN 312Y safe to buy?

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