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GN51 FBA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 154,278 miles

crack in nearside of screen

offside tyre worn badly inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 154,278 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

crack in nearside of screen

offside tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 145,016 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eng.man.light on

Fail 4 Apr 2013 144,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eng.man.light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 117,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ecu light staying on

offside rear tyre stsarting to crack/perish in tread

Fail 17 Aug 2010 86,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ecu light staying on

offside rear tyre stsarting to crack/perish in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has crack on treads

Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 52,501 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 FBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

GN51 FBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is GN51 FBA safe to buy?

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