MOT Status
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149,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint breaking up (7.1.2)
slight corrosion rear coil springs
on investigation no headlight washers fitted
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
small crack in wind screen
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
starter noisy
Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
starter noisy
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre stop light tapped out of use
centre stop light tapped out of use
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r tyre worn
n/s/r tyre worn
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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