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GY51 SYE

2001 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo65,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,262 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

eml light on

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 106,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,925 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,410 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing close to legal limit on edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 95,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,378 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

HT Leads shorting to cylinder head

Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,104 miles

airbaglight on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,507 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

air bag light on

both front side windows tinted

centre to rear exhaust joint leaking

chips/cracks in centre windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,840 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 48,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,775 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SYE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

GY51 SYE is a 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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