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GN51 EXH

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 EXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,206 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,119 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 108,119 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,542 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,529 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,610 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,610 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,813 miles

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

s.r.s warning light indicating a fault.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,555 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,648 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed and perishing slightly

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed and perishing

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EXH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXH, 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 GN51 EXH registered?

GN51 EXH is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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