MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside check-strap requires attention
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
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
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
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
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
Front discs slightly corroded on inner edge.
Nearsde rear wing damaged.
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
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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