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GK51 AWY

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 AWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,094 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,090 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,176 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,176 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,072 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 May 2010 60,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,202 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 35,189 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,058 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread slightly lumpy on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 23,773 miles

175/65/r13.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on tread.

n/s/r tyre tread slightly lumpy on inside edge.

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 AWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK51 AWY registered?

GK51 AWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GK51 AWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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