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GY51 SYA

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,978 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 144,970 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 134,604 miles

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

o/side front wing corrosion repaired with tape

Fail 10 Oct 2018 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

o/side front wing corrosion repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 113,026 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 113,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,449 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,286 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 81,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,892 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 64,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,681 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,446 miles

front number plate is starting to perrish

Fail 6 Oct 2008 50,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate is starting to perrish

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,443 miles

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

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 SYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

GY51 SYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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