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S24 KMT

2008 Volkswagen Lupo

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

195,638 mi
Last recorded195,638 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 KMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 195,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 114,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 187,768 miles

Central Front Lower cross member / support rusty

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 110,018 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 175,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 105,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2023 161,864 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,228 miles

Front head lights faded x2

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 152,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2022 152,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2021 102,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 147,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 131,667 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 131,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,587 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 88,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cannot check n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt correctly as child seats are fitted

centre exhaust blowing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cannot check n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt correctly as child seats are fitted

centre exhaust blowing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,859 miles

both front tyres at 2mm

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,987 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 36,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,531 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,529 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,387 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,772 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,673 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,834 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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S24 KMT is a 2008 Volkswagen Lupo in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 S24 KMT, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S24 KMT is a 2008 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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