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GJ51 VTM

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,295 mi
Last recorded119,295 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 119,295 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,553 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,553 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,702 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,358 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,029 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,337 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 85,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,736 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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,977 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 29,753 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 VTM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

GJ51 VTM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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