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GK51 APY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 APY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,317 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,182 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 72,137 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,550 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,425 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 49,425 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 46,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

upper stop lamp if connected not working

Fail 27 Dec 2013 46,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

upper stop lamp if connected not working

Pass 29 Dec 2012 42,705 miles

Exhaust Bracket broken

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,853 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,442 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,787 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

off side door mirror adjuster not working properly

off side front seat back rest adjuster missing

off side front suspension arm bush has some wear

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,967 miles

off side door mirror adjuster not working properly

off side front seat back rest adjuster missing

off side front suspension arm bush has some wear

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,702 miles

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

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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GK51 APY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK51 APY, 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 GK51 APY registered?

GK51 APY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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