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GF51 UDD

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 72,521 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 72,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre rear brake light 50% working

off side front brake disk slightly rusted.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 68,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre rear brake light 50% working

off side front brake disk slightly rusted.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 56,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,929 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,929 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

centre & rear exhaust box corroding

front pads wearing low

off side front tyre inner tread section wear & cuts in tread

off side rear tyre some cracking & cuts in tread

some front disc wear

Fail 9 Aug 2006 38,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,045 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 UDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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