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AD02 FTO

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,380 mi
Last recorded121,380 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,380 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 20 Mar 2018 114,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust has corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2017 109,149 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust has corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,060 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension has been modified

Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end no lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,228 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 96,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering belt cracked up

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

Pass 3 May 2012 95,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,653 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 88,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING >< KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION

Fail 17 Apr 2007 41,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,434 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 FTO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FTO, 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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AD02 FTO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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