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GX51 LGZ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,606 mi
Last recorded121,606 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 121,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 120,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,992 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V. Gaiter deteriorated.

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 4 Nov 2017 111,155 miles

engine management light on

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside front outer cv boot leaking

offside front wishbone rear bush perished and split

Fail 28 Oct 2017 111,093 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

offside front outer cv boot leaking

offside front wishbone rear bush perished and split

Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,800 miles

handbrake lever travel

nearside front brake slight distortion

nearside front outer cv boot leaking

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2016 106,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

handbrake lever travel

nearside front brake slight distortion

nearside front outer cv boot leaking

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,091 miles

E.M.L is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is very perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 98,091 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is very perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,837 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 86,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,105 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,918 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,400 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,384 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 50,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 LGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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