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KY51 HYU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,774 mi
Last recorded73,774 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 HYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 73,774 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 73,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 72,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,942 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 68,942 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 53,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,838 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 37,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 28,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,195 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 20,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges and perishing.

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

Rear tyres perishing.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,115 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,377 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 HYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

KY51 HYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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