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AD02 FWJ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,848 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,466 miles

Exhaust poor

Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,888 miles

exhaust skins rusty

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,995 miles

rear brake balance could be better

Fail 8 Oct 2018 52,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake balance could be better

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,792 miles

some slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,888 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,350 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 FWJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 AD02 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

AD02 FWJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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