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AE02 JRV

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,661 miles

EPC light on

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

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

check engine light on

Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EPC light on

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,964 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

drivers door check strap loose.

engine management light on.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door check strap loose.

engine management light on.

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre perished and uneven wear.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,523 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,807 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 45,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,379 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 39,379 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sidewall cuts to nearside front tyre

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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AE02 JRV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AE02 JRV, 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 AE02 JRV registered?

AE02 JRV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AE02 JRV safe to buy?

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