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KY51 RZO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,800 mi
Last recorded190,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 RZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 190,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 190,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,964 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,954 miles

o/s/r foot brake effort just met requirements

Pass 11 Nov 2017 81,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,954 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

n/s/f cv boot cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2016 75,182 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

n/s/f cv boot cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,660 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,608 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,309 miles

suspension lowered all round

Fail 6 Nov 2013 60,308 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

suspension lowered all round

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,440 miles

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

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,069 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,585 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 29,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 24,849 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 RZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZO, 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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KY51 RZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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