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AJ51 ZVF

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel angle incorrect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,422 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 92,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,366 miles

clutch problem ?

Fail 25 Jan 2014 85,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch problem ?

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,935 miles

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

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

eml light on

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Pass 28 Jan 2012 73,894 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,118 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 53,191 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 7 Feb 2009 53,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,806 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,551 miles

Both rear tyres perished around outside wall

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,539 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 41,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ51 ZVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ51 ZVF, 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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AJ51 ZVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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