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KY51 YVL

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,196 mi
Last recorded120,196 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 YVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,196 miles

eml light on --oil light flashing

n/s/f side lamp poor output

o/s handbrake dragging slightly

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2013 120,196 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on --oil light flashing

n/s/f side lamp poor output

o/s handbrake dragging slightly

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,891 miles

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

engine light on

front brakes dragging slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,678 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 105,678 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 99,194 miles

STEERING,BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 86,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,238 miles

NOTE !!! FRONT N/S/ BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

NOTE !!! N/S/F,O/S/F,AND O/S/R TYRES ARE ALL WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM.

NOTE!!! EXHAUST MOUNTS AND JOINTS ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 47,927 miles

ADVICE.REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WERING OUT OF NATURAL SHAPE,

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 YVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

KY51 YVL is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is KY51 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 YVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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