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GL51 XUS

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,178 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man light on

handbrake cables feel worn when applied

rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 27 Feb 2015 107,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man light on

handbrake cables feel worn when applied

rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

P.A.S. pump damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine man light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust metal mounts corroded and weak

front wipers weak

handbrake cables feel worn when applied

horn slightly weak

rear bump stops worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,200 miles

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

engine man light on

exhaust corroded

headlamp lashes fitted

horn slightly weak

rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,195 miles

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,195 miles

exhaust corroded front to rear

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,040 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,679 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,001 miles

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

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

centre rear brake light one bulb out

rear wiper blade

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,001 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

centre rear brake light one bulb out

rear wiper blade

Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,256 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 XUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL51 XUS, 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 GL51 XUS registered?

GL51 XUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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