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KV51 XTA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,720 mi
Last recorded88,720 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 88,720 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine sign stays on

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2017 88,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine sign stays on

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust system missing rubber mount

mil lamp on display

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust system missing rubber mount

mil lamp on display

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 77,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

engine oil low

Pass 29 May 2014 72,941 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 72,941 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust box corroded

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2013 70,114 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 70,114 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 64,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 May 2012 64,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre deteriorated (175/65T13)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,810 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking (175/65T13)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,972 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,559 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 30,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,333 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly 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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KV51 XTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KV51 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

KV51 XTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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