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AD02 NFC

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,309 mi
Last recorded67,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 67,309 miles

Offside Outer sill section replaced. Joint seam sealed. Unable to confirm security of joint and weld area.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 64,013 miles

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

Offside Central outer sill repaired. Repair under sealed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 64,013 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Central outer sill repaired. Repair under sealed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 May 2021 61,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 57,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,894 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,606 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 48,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 42,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outerr edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Pass 20 May 2016 35,531 miles

Front BOTH tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2016 35,531 miles

Front BOTH tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 29,402 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 29,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age 2002

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre cracking with age and has sidewall damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 23,842 miles

ALL four tyres starting to crack with age

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,200 miles

O/S front inner brake pad appears to be low

O/S front tyre inner wall strting to crack

front registration plate cracked.Figures easily read

Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,156 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,752 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,285 miles

ADVISE 2X FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,387 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 NFC is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is AD02 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 NFC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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