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AD02 TYZ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,030 mi
Last recorded90,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 89,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 85,450 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,315 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,534 miles

all brakes discs corroded and worm

n/s/f lower boll joint dust cover damge

o/s/f wishbone slightly play

windscreen has crakes

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,714 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 76,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,879 miles

rear panal has been replaced

Fail 17 Jul 2008 54,879 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear panal has been replaced

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,430 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 TYZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

AD02 TYZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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