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GF51 LCE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,282 mi
Last recorded94,282 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 94,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed centre exhaust pipe in a poor condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.150 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 78,661 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,564 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 62,564 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,045 miles

corrosion on coil springs

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight damage and leak on nearside outer c/v gaiter

slight leak on exhaust joints

wear in offside door hinges

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on coil springs

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight damage and leak on nearside outer c/v gaiter

slight leak on exhaust joints

wear in offside door hinges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,193 miles

corrosion on offside rear floor and inner sill

general corrosion on and around front and rear suspension

number plates discoloured

offside front tyre wearing low

wear in offside door hinge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion on offside rear floor and inner sill

general corrosion on and around front and rear suspension

number plates discoloured

offside front tyre wearing low

wear in front suspension bushes

wear in offside door hinge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,032 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 52,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,435 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 48,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,826 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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GF51 LCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF51 LCE, 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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GF51 LCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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