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AF02 OED

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,180 mi
Last recorded103,180 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 103,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,097 miles

front wishbone bushes getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

metal part of front flexes showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 4 May 2011 89,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,664 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

offside rear tyre perished

rear numberplate faded and delaminating

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 2 May 2009 66,360 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 66,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2008 59,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,727 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 41,727 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AF02 OED is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF02 OED, 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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What year was AF02 OED registered?

AF02 OED is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is AF02 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 OED shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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