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GL51 GJG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 149,221 miles

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

center exhaust corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 147,464 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteoriated , minor blow rear box

minor leak of engine oil

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 139,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 139,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 134,209 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,199 miles

Emissions not tested Major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 128,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

e m l is on

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,898 miles

Engine MIL light on

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

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

Front to intermediate exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 126,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL light on

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

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

Front to intermediate exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,478 miles

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

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear brake noisy in operation

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,076 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Slight misfire detected

Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,091 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Slight engine misfire on idle

Fail 18 Dec 2014 93,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Slight engine misfire on idle

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,618 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,618 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,738 miles

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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GL51 GJG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GL51 GJG, 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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GL51 GJG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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