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GY51 BAU

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,841 mi
Last recorded124,841 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,841 miles

Both door check straps worn/noisy

Exhaust corroded in part and centre silencer outer skin compromised

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaks

PAS Pipework heavily corroded

Partial failure of high level stop light

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))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake pipes,unions and ferrules

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,831 miles

Both check straps worn/noisy

Exhaust corroded in part and centre silencer outer skin compromised

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Front sub frame and rear beam heavily corroded

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

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

Oil leaks

PAS Pipework heavily corroded

Partial failure of high level stop light

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake pipes,unions and ferrules

Fail 5 Sep 2019 120,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both check straps worn/noisy

Exhaust corroded in part and centre silencer outer skin compromised

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Front sub frame and rear beam heavily corroded

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

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

Oil leaks

PAS Pipework heavily corroded

Partial failure of high level stop light

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake pipes,unions and ferrules

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,606 miles

Check-straps worn noisy

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

PAS Pipework heavily corroded

Partial failure to high level stop light

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules and unions

Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,601 miles

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

Check-straps worn noisy

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

PAS Pipework heavily corroded

Partial failure to high level stop light

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules and unions

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,638 miles

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Offside check strap worn and requires attention

Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,638 miles

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

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Offside check strap worn and requires attention

Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,504 miles

Offside Strong Advise: Check strap requires attetion

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Front tyres low/wearing inner edges

Strong Advise: Nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2016 98,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Strong Advise: Check strap requires attetion

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Front tyres low/wearing inner edges

Strong Advise: Nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,224 miles

Check-straps require attention

Headlamp images poor

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Subframe,steering,suspension and brake components showing surface corrosion and age

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Check-straps require attention

Headlamp images poor

Noisy operation of rear brakes

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tread

Subframe,steering,suspension and brake components showing surface corrosion and age

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,939 miles

Offside check-strap requires attention

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes showing age,wear and slight detachment

Engine Management Light on

Offside check-strap requires attention

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,669 miles

Check-straps require attention

Low fuel level

Minor mistings of oil

Service reminder on

Slight perishment to nearside front tyre

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,415 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Minor chips in screen

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,735 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front driveshaft corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges and slight cracking to side walls

Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center high level brake light one bulb not working

clutch biting point low

front brake discs worn

offside front driveshaft corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges and slight cracking to side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,763 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner edge.

Nearsde rear wing damaged.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut to tread

Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,294 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cut to tread

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,721 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,374 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre tread slight distortion

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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GY51 BAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GY51 BAU, 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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GY51 BAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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