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AD02 YVA

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,098 mi
Last recorded120,098 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 120,098 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 120,098 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,096 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,522 miles

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

bonnet lever faulty

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2015 103,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet lever faulty

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2015 103,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet lever faulty

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,666 miles

centre stop light segment out

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine mil lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,999 miles

airbag light on

Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

airbag light on

Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,009 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,268 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 YVA 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 65%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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