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GV51 DRX

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 DRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres heavily perished, advise replacement soon

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2022 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres heavily perished, advise replacement soon

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has moderate travel

Fail 5 Jan 2021 59,110 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has moderate travel

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,631 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,963 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,244 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,971 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,687 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,687 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear bumpstops perished

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover loose.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,813 miles

Nearside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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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GV51 DRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV51 DRX, 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 GV51 DRX registered?

GV51 DRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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