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GJ51 VTA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,254 mi
Last recorded79,254 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake pad worn

nearside front tyre wall cut

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

offside front tyre bald on edge

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

oil on power steering pipe

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,160 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

front brake discs worn

long travel of parking brake

nearside front brake pad worn

nearside front tyre wall cut

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

offside front tyre bald on edge

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

oil on power steering pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Jan 2011 72,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 91,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 90,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,737 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 86,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no rear seats fitted / no rear seat belts fitted

o/s & n/s rear shock abs dust covers broken

rear fog lamp taped ( no white light showing )

Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,164 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

no rear seats fitted / no rear seat belts fitted

o/s & n/s rear shock abs dust covers broken

rear fog lamp taped ( no white light showing )

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Oct 2005 67,092 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 VTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

GJ51 VTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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