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AJ02 YTK

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,696 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer rusted badly

engine management light on constantly

n/s/and o/s/fron wing repeters covers missing

n/s/and o/s/rear seat belt recivers outer covers missing

n/s/and o/s/rear shockabsorbers top covers detached

o/s/rear lamp assembly cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2015 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer rusted badly

engine management light on constantly

n/s/and o/s/fron wing repeters covers missing

n/s/and o/s/rear seat belt recivers outer covers missing

n/s/and o/s/rear shockabsorbers top covers detached

o/s/rear lamp assembly cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,747 miles

both rear shockabsorbers outer covers detached

engine management light on constantly

front tyres differ in size to rear

o/s/rear lamp lens cracked

o/s/rear seat belt reciver

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,646 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 74,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on constantly

front/rear tyres differ in size

more travel than normal in parking brake/only just within req limits

o/s/rear seat belt reciver outer cover missing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on constantly

front/rear tyres differ in size

more travel than normal in parking brake/only just within req limits

o/s/rear seat belt reciver outer cover missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,581 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and hanger incomplete

Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,581 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and hanger incomplete

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,409 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)

rear exhaust bracket incomplete

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 34,929 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 34,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 YTK is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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