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GK51 XZR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,905 mi
Last recorded51,905 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,905 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Fail 15 Apr 2025 51,876 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,378 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished & cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,847 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,865 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,578 miles

offside and nearside suspension bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,431 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated/corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,725 miles

Front brake pads approx 3-4 mm

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,638 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,854 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,477 miles

both front tyres small cuts on tread not to cords

slight play at steering coloumn top and bottom joints

Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,325 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2/3mm tread depth and outer side wall cut

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 XZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GK51 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

GK51 XZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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