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AD02 FTJ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2012 80,406 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,406 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 76,633 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

em light on

n/s image

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,633 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

em light on

n/s image

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,239 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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AD02 FTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 AD02 FTJ, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 FTJ registered?

AD02 FTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is AD02 FTJ safe to buy?

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