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AJ02 YUU

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 94,706 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

both headlights have poor but visible beam patterns

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,214 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

both headlights have poor but visible beam patterns

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 83,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,377 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,829 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,614 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,819 miles

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

front brake discs/pads worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,695 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,718 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 YUU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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