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GL51 GJO

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,382 mi
Last recorded123,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 123,382 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine miss fire

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Noise in brake

Nearside Rear Seat belt cover missing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 123,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M light on

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

engine has a miss-fire

Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

mil light on

windscreen cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2014 108,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,923 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

eml light on

Fail 2 Dec 2013 98,224 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 94,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 84,569 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,195 miles

Engine warning lamp staying on

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 59,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,886 miles

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 GJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL51 GJO, 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 GJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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