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AE02 XWB

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,676 mi
Last recorded139,676 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 XWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 139,676 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

suspension lowed

Pass 14 Sep 2018 129,333 miles

vehicle has been modified

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

suspension is lowered all round

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

lowering springs fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,511 miles

Front both headlight images not good

Nearside Front headlight slightly insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,844 miles

Clutch pedel low on floor

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 52,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,759 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,774 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,170 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,595 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 XWB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XWB, 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 XWB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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