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GY51 BHN

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 109,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,431 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 t 13 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,273 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,026 miles

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

Offside front door check strap missing

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,751 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,319 miles

Nearside rear Bump Stop deteriorated

Offside rear Bump Stop deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,263 miles

exhaust mount supported with hose clip

rear bumpstops perished

Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust mount supported with hose clip

rear bumpstops perished

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,029 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 6 Nov 2009 53,011 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f seat belt upper cover is missing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,259 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust system is rusty

off side and near side rear tyres are perished

off side front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,259 miles

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

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

exhaust system is rusty

off side and near side rear tyres are perished

off side front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,957 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,957 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,988 miles

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 BHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY51 BHN, 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 BHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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