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AJ52 FRX

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,362 mi
Last recorded40,362 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 40,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 35,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,069 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 25,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 22,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 21,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 20,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,188 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 17,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,636 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 8,520 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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AJ52 FRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AJ52 FRX, 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 AJ52 FRX registered?

AJ52 FRX is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is AJ52 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 FRX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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