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AE02 TBZ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

65,238 mi
Last recorded65,238 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 TBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 65,238 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 63,482 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 61,678 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 59,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,723 miles

BOTH REAR DUST SHOCKS INSECURE

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,202 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2020 57,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also down pipe joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 55,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also down pipe joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,555 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,683 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Eml on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,497 miles

EML on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 48,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

rear exhaust box very deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,920 miles

eml illuminated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,751 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,751 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,859 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

osr tyre perrished sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

osr tyre perrished sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,363 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,016 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 29,095 miles

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

rear bump stops perished

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,095 miles

rear bump stops perished

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,640 miles

Advise,both front tyres cracked on outer wall.

Advise,both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,590 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 TBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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