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GJ51 LVS

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,539 mi
Last recorded148,539 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 148,539 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmission noisey

Fail 1 Sep 2021 148,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmission noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2020 143,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 138,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 132,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 128,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,314 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 124,310 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,385 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 120,375 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 116,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,070 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 106,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,601 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 101,580 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,198 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 84,195 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,601 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,201 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 LVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ51 LVS, 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 LVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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