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GJ51 LVG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,822 mi
Last recorded209,822 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 209,822 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 208,764 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 208,660 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 207,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 205,724 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 200,347 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 200,273 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 194,528 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 187,231 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 178,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 165,310 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 154,615 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

Fail 26 Jul 2011 154,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 143,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 143,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 130,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 117,762 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing to inside edge & has a small cut

Pass 10 Aug 2007 105,211 miles

N/S/F suspension arm bush {rear} is starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 75,183 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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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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