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AE02 JSV

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,374 mi
Last recorded88,374 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 88,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 88,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides leading to drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded not seated correctly on upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease , no visible cuts or tears (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged , not affecting structural rigidity

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface has a scored mark but discs not excess and pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175.65.13 t) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror slightly cracked but still useable

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear wheel/axle has positive camber advise further investigation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175.65.13 t) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi has had temp repair no blowing and not effecting emissions

Fail 29 Sep 2023 77,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175.65.13 t) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175.65.13 t) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,454 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 71,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,421 miles

both rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

oil leak

rear vehicle body/chassis and both rear suspension springs are corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 71,421 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. HANDLE MISSING (6.2.5 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

oil leak

rear vehicle body/chassis and both rear suspension springs are corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,186 miles

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

slight oil leak from the gearbox unit

suspension damping effect is slightly reduced

Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,186 miles

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

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

slight oil leak from the gearbox unit

suspension damping effect is slightly reduced

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,814 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front both sides front top mounts has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,092 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 63,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,025 miles

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

o/s/f tyre deteriated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,996 miles

Exhaust rear box rusty.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 55,996 miles

Exhaust rear box rusty.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,812 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

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

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

Rear washers not working.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,424 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer has some corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,074 miles

advise both n/s tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,052 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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AE02 JSV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE02 JSV, 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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AE02 JSV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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