MOT Status
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65,238 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
BOTH REAR DUST SHOCKS INSECURE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Small chip in windscreen
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
EML on
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
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
eml illuminated
rear exhaust corroded
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
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)
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
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
both rear tyres badly perished
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear bump stops perished
rear bump stops perished
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)
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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.
Is AE02 TBZ safe to buy?
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