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KV51 HWM

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,669 mi
Last recorded105,669 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 HWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,829 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,119 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,043 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,320 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,025 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,429 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 38,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,449 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 33,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,848 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,950 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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KV51 HWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KV51 HWM, 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 KV51 HWM registered?

KV51 HWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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