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KY51 HGN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 81,362 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps only just show beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 66,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,508 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,928 miles

Front Brake disc's corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 58,928 miles

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

Front Brake disc's corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,911 miles

Front Brake disc's slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Chassis rail repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,797 miles

exhaust shows corrosion.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Aug 2014 41,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,173 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,328 miles

offside rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls but no structure exposed

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 30,560 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 30,560 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,113 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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KY51 HGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 KY51 HGN, 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 KY51 HGN registered?

KY51 HGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KY51 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 HGN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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