MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Central exhaust sleeve clamps corrode away
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe coating in wheel arch has swelled
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front door panel hanging loose exit handle in op have to use cable but works
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Upper stop lamp out
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Upper stop light out
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferules rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferules rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower base of fuel tank is damp poss fuel seepage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before & after hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre; small deep cut in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fuel tank straps slightly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loosing reflectiveness at top nr charactors **Advise Att**. (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken; **Advise Att**.
Rear fuel tank straps slightly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loosing reflectiveness at top nr charactors **Advise Att**. (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F Tyre; worn smooth to inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F Tyre; almost worn smooth to inside edge
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyre treads slightly distorted
both rear tyre treads slightly distorted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyre treads slightly distorted
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing to inside edge & has a small cut
N/S/F suspension arm bush {rear} is starting to split
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ51 LVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ51 LVG, 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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GJ51 LVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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