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GX51 YFJ

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 32,252 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 22,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 22,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 22,281 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 21,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKED THROUGH TO CORDS (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 21,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,969 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,047 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 18,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,958 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge.

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 YFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

GX51 YFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 YFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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