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AJ02 YTC

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

57,376 mi
Last recorded57,376 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,376 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2022 53,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre devoid of tread on shoulders and cords showing through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on shoulders and heavily perished and cracked open to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level, also slightly insecure (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split and weaping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box heavily corroded and outer casing coming away, mounting adrift too (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished and cracking, dated 2008! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,872 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded and outer casing coming away

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald completely on shoulders and on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald completely on shoulders and on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 48,872 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear box corroded and outer casing coming away

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald completely on shoulders and on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald completely on shoulders and on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,027 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 40,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,980 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 37,976 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,209 miles

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

exhaust system frail

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,911 miles

rear box rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2016 33,911 miles

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

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

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

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

rear box rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,335 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 31,335 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,123 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 28,122 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,690 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

slight weld crack on n/s/r axle arm(top corner end)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,213 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,906 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 18,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,152 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 14,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

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 YTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AJ02 YTC, 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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AJ02 YTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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