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GN51 FJJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,794 mi
Last recorded114,794 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,794 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 110,138 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 109,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,875 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower arms rusted

Fail 10 Sep 2012 101,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower arms rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,452 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,059 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,657 miles

damage to n/s cill

several coponents on under side coroded

Fail 4 Sep 2006 67,657 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to n/s cill

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 FJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

GN51 FJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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