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GY51 JNK

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,761 mi
Last recorded107,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 JNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 105,575 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 101,978 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,452 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged fouling against drive shaft (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged split to bare wires and fouling on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 92,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,282 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,279 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing HUB SPACED OUT WITH WASHERS.CONSIDERED UNSAFE (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing HUB SPACED OUT WITH WASHERS.CONSIDERED UNSAFE. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear END OF BUMPER INSECURE.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,498 miles

Front number plate spacing slightly off limit

Nearside front brake flexi-pipe has a slight cut

Nearside rear Seatbelt housing missing

Nearside rear tyre has inner wear

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside rear tyre has inner wear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspecting power steering pump not working properly

Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

lowering springs fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,921 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 48,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,782 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 39,511 miles

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

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

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 JNK is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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