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GY51 BZR

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre beginning to crack on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 52,200 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EPC light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 44,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,779 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 40,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 35,964 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 29,451 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)

cut on offside front tyre tread not showing ply or cords

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,833 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 25,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2009 21,239 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,485 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 12,479 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside rear outer sidewall cracking

Pass 5 May 2006 7,393 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 5,520 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 BZR 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 68.4%.

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 BZR, 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 GY51 BZR registered?

GY51 BZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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