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GF51 OJY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,222 mi
Last recorded54,222 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,222 miles

Both Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

Central Exhaust Has Slight Blow

Engine And Gearbox Damp

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Weeping Grease

Offside Front Outer Door Handle Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 54,222 miles

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

Both Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

Central Exhaust Has Slight Blow

Engine And Gearbox Damp

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Weeping Grease

Offside Front Outer Door Handle Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,839 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 51,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,145 miles

no engine oil

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,240 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

low oil level

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

eml light on

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,696 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,198 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,779 miles

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

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

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

drivers door outer trim loose,service indicator showing on dashboard.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,562 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 21,477 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 21,477 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 10,421 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 OJY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF51 OJY, 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 GF51 OJY registered?

GF51 OJY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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