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AF02 SWV

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 120,651 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 30 Jan 2015 119,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,291 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,291 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside front tyre tread is on (3.00mm) tread

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on tread and (3.00mm ) tread remaining

offside rear brake pipe to flexible hose showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre is cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

three (3) brake pipes to limiter valve showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,907 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside front tyre tread is on (3.00mm) tread

nearside rear tyre tread is low (2.3mm) and cracking on inner and outer trread

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on tread and (3.00mm ) tread remaining

offside rear brake pipe to flexible hose showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre is cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

three (3) brake pipes to limiter valve showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,141 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 38,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 31,308 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

n/s/r wheel has slight distortion

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges

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 SWV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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