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GF51 OKA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,012 mi
Last recorded163,012 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 163,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 159,659 miles

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 159,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 146,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2017 146,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2016 133,226 miles

engine check light on

Fail 4 Oct 2016 133,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing emission test not carried out due to exhaust blow (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken and front clamp broken (7.1.1)

engine check light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,820 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

gearbox oil leak (selector shaft seal)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

gearbox oil leak (selector shaft seal)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,519 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,256 miles

rear shock absorber sleeves insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,586 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,286 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 OKA registered?

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

Is GF51 OKA safe to buy?

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