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GJ51 OYO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,647 mi
Last recorded149,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 149,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 143,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 143,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 134,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,780 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 122,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 121,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexible joint slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2-3mm & perishing on outer sidewalls 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split on ends

engine management light stays on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,848 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure light unit insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexible joint slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise both front shock absorbers leaking (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2-3mm & perishing on outer sidewalls 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split on ends

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint breaking up (7.1.2)

slight corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,679 miles

on investigation no headlight washers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2015 104,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,017 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

small crack in wind screen

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,634 miles

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

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

airbag light on

engine light on

engine wiring insecure

n/s/f tyre has deep cut to inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,027 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 2,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,458 miles

starter noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2009 81,422 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

starter noisy

Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light tapped out of use

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,135 miles

centre stop light tapped out of use

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,597 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 63,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 51,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,594 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

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 OYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OYO, 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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What year was GJ51 OYO registered?

GJ51 OYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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