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GJ51 XCP

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,161 mi
Last recorded66,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,161 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg bent (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both only just met MOT requirements (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,141 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,672 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 55,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,611 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perrished

offside front tyre has splits in the outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perrished

offside front tyre has splits in the outer wall

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,752 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 XCP is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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