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AE02 PUV

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,832 mi
Last recorded106,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated &o/s/f Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (5.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 106,832 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated &o/s/f Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (5.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,648 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

coolant leak

corrosion underside

head-light deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges (border line pass)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 100,648 miles

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

brake discs corroded/worn

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

coolant leak

corrosion underside

head-light deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges (border line pass)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,124 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,054 miles

nearside rear seat belt catch,outer casing missing.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt catch,outer casing missing.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 79,416 miles

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,151 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,148 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,233 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,527 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,308 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 39,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake travel will require attention in the near future.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,816 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,190 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 PUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE02 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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