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AE02 USV

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

White Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,475 mi
Last recorded134,475 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 USV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 134,475 miles

drivers mirror damaged

osf outer cv gaitor perishing

osr tyre close to limit

slight play in osf lower balljoint

Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,748 miles

osf brakes hose slightly detiriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Jan 2014 120,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 115,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 90,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 82,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,552 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 77,059 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,215 miles

SLIGHT M/MENT N/SFRONT WHEEL. †O/S W/SCREEN DAMAGED. †UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED. †REAR DAMPERS UPPER SLEEVES DROPPED AND STOPS DETERIORATED. †N/S FRONT LOWER REAR SUSP BUSH SLIGHT M/MENT. †

Pass 6 Mar 2006 66,502 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 66,275 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 USV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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