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GX51 FLG

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 97,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,647 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,030 miles

Hand brake efficiency 16%

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox, no excessive

Fail 4 Nov 2019 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake efficiency 16%

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox, no excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,872 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 85,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,642 miles

Engine warning light on. Recommend check and repair.

Exhaust system corroded. Front and centre mounting brackets detached from exhaust. Have been repaired previously.

Fuel filter badly corroded. Strongly recommend replacement.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has radial cracks in tread area. Recommend replacement.

Nearside Rear Tyre has large radial cracks in tread area, feathered on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 185/55R14 80H.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to feather on inside shoulder.

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

Oil leak Down rear of engine. Recommend clean and recheck. ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 79,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Recommend pair. (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning light on. Recommend check and repair.

Exhaust system corroded. Front and centre mounting brackets detached from exhaust. Have been repaired previously.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and slightly scored. Inner braking faces corroded. Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter badly corroded. Strongly recommend replacement.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has radial cracks in tread area. Recommend replacement.

Nearside Rear Tyre has large radial cracks in tread area, feathered on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 185/55R14 80H.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to feather on inside shoulder.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Down rear of engine. Recommend clean and recheck. ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces badly corroded. Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,183 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,377 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,137 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to cut up

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,548 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 40,548 miles

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

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)

n/s & o/s/f tyres cracking up

rear discs corroded

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 FLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLG, 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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GX51 FLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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