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KS51 XVR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

197,046 mi
Last recorded197,046 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 XVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 197,046 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 197,046 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (orange) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (orange) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 183,660 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 171,883 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,039 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bracket corroded at bottom

Fail 21 Jan 2022 164,034 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bracket corroded at bottom

Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,291 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 157,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 157,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 153,526 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 153,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 150,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake very early evidence of binding. Not affecting its operation yet.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Outer lens condition. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Outer lens condition (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake very early evidence of binding. Not affecting its operation yet

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Detected at full extension (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre of screen in two places (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle of screen (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamp outer lenses broken

both front headlamp outer lenses deteriorating but not seriously affecting operatioin

Fail 19 Jan 2017 146,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle of screen (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamp outer lenses broken

both front headlamp outer lenses deteriorating but not seriously affecting operatioin

Pass 20 Jan 2016 142,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 137,733 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 131,100 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamps outer glasses broken

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,776 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 121,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 111,393 miles

both front outer sill bottom lips damaged

offside front outer wheel rim damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2012 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer sill bottom lips damaged

offside front outer wheel rim damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 101,490 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust shields adrift

Fail 20 Jan 2011 101,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear shock absorber dust shields adrift

Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,479 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing very early evidence of noise-no free play detected

Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,862 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 84,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,894 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 73,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,449 miles

both lower arm rear bushes poor

small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,286 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KS51 XVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KS51 XVR, 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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KS51 XVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KS51 XVR shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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