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AF02 SWU

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,970 mi
Last recorded65,970 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 65,970 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 65,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 65,136 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 85,136 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 64,714 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 64,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,586 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 63,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,816 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,406 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,516 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,863 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 56,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,518 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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AF02 SWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

AF02 SWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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