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GJ51 YSF

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,591 mi
Last recorded48,591 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,591 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2015 29,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,086 miles

Offside check-strap requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,871 miles

Noisy operation of rear brakes

Offside check-strap missing/requires attention

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise: Wiper blades splitting badly but clearing screeen

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,156 miles

Stone damage to treads

Wet test

Steering and suspension components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded in parts

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing general age and wear

Offside check-strap requires attention

Fail 20 Dec 2011 24,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroded in parts

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing general age and wear

Offside check-strap requires attention

Service reminder on

Steering and suspension components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Wet test

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,311 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2010 18,263 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,405 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 17,405 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,729 miles

both rear tyres outer side wall perished.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,091 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 YSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

GJ51 YSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GJ51 YSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 YSF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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