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GN51 EYM

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,130 mi
Last recorded96,130 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 EYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,130 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 96,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,484 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,484 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,070 miles

'EML' fault light illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,447 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,420 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front Anti roll bar link bushing that anti-roll bar goes through is worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,552 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,500 miles

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

centre front exhaust bracket fractuerd

washers low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,973 miles

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

damage to o/s tyre side wall

front brake disc's poor

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,033 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,609 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,665 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 25,665 miles

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

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

Bothside wipers starting to split

nail in tyre

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 EYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN51 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

GN51 EYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 November 2001.

Is GN51 EYM safe to buy?

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