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AJ02 YSW

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,133 mi
Last recorded104,133 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 99,144 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,888 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 86,888 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,844 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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AJ02 YSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ02 YSW, 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 AJ02 YSW registered?

AJ02 YSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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