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AD51 FPE

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,900 mi
Last recorded106,900 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 104,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 96,875 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wiper stopping in drivers view

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front subframe welded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 91,193 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wiper stopping in drivers view

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front subframe welded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 72,763 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 72,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Catalytic convertor has evidence of tampering

Pass 1 Sep 2018 71,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,697 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,006 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished strong advise

Fail 30 Nov 2016 65,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished strong advise

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,481 miles

o/s door hinge worn

Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

o/s door hinge worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,117 miles

N/S & O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVERS ADRIFT

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 53,117 miles

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

N/S & O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVERS ADRIFT

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,781 miles

EXHAUST SYSTERM CORRODED & DETEORATING

O/S/F/LOWER DOOR HINGE WORN

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,714 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,499 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,749 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Covers Adrift

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

Front Brake Discs Slightly Rusted

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,884 miles

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

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,441 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,861 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,273 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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AD51 FPE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AD51 FPE, 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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AD51 FPE is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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