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GK51 YTT

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,522 mi
Last recorded42,522 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,268 miles

EML Light on

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,125 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 40,096 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,213 miles

windscreen wipers not parking auromatitly

Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,289 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 36,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside front brake pad linning approx 70% worn low !!!

Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,888 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 33,888 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,174 miles

bothside rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,367 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,621 miles

nearside door trim damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,935 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 19,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen & noisey.

nearside front tyre 2.mm tread depth & worn uneven.

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 YTT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

GK51 YTT is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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