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GN51 EFA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

58,038 mi
Last recorded58,038 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 EFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 58,038 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 58,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,517 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,751 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating warped (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,627 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating warped (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,531 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 43,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,736 miles

Both front wipers deteriorating

Both rear tyres (175/65 R13) different size to front tyres (175/70 R13)

Exhaust back box deteriorating

NS windscreen wash poor but adequate

NSF tyre outer sidewall deteriorating and down to 3mm tread depth

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

OS wing mirror assy damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front wipers deteriorating

Both rear tyres (175/65 R13) different size to front tyres (175/70 R13)

Exhaust back box deteriorating

NS windscreen wash poor but adequate

NSF tyre outer sidewall deteriorating and down to 3mm tread depth

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

OS wing mirror assy damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,671 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,858 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,854 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,524 miles

[NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINING NOT FITTED]

[OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTED]

[OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINING IS INSECURE ]

battery insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2006 13,524 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

[NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINING NOT FITTED]

[OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTED]

[OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINING IS INSECURE ]

battery insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2006 13,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

[NO WHEEL ARCH LINING FITYTED TO NEAR SIDE FRONT WING]

[OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINING IS INCECURE ]

battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2005 12,444 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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GN51 EFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GN51 EFA, 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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GN51 EFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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