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GX51 BUA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Diesel 1191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,191cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 117,305 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 102,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 97,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,733 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,762 miles

offside rear tyre tread slightly low on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,008 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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GX51 BUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GX51 BUA, 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 GX51 BUA registered?

GX51 BUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 November 2001.

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