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G3 LPO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,000 mi
Last recorded141,000 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 141,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 138,891 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 136,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,128 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 136,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,150 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 135,150 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 131,825 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 128,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,378 miles

suspension lowered all round

Pass 2 Jun 2015 126,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 126,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,944 miles

Air bag light lit.

Centre exhaust mount insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Feb 2013 110,944 miles

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

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

Air bag light lit.

Centre exhaust mount insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 107,665 miles

airbag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,432 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 102,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,945 miles

handbrake operation rough

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 77,658 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 63,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,258 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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G3 LPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G3 LPO, 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 G3 LPO registered?

G3 LPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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