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KW51 AUJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 AUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 139,149 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 136,475 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 136,236 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2014 124,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,952 miles

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

both nfront and rear brake disc has surface corrossion

suspension low brake performance manually done

Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,952 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

both nfront and rear brake disc has surface corrossion

both rear shock absorbers dust cover insecure

suspension low

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,785 miles

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

centre stop light inopperative unable to determine if wired up

offside front driveshaft inner joint noisey and rough when rotated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,173 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,245 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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KW51 AUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KW51 AUJ, 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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KW51 AUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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