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KX51 DFN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,273 mi
Last recorded74,273 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 DFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,273 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,113 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,113 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,621 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,974 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 47,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,137 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,554 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,090 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 41,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,582 miles

rear silencer very weak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust very weak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,754 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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KX51 DFN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KX51 DFN, 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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KX51 DFN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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