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AJ52 HGL

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,218 mi
Last recorded108,218 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 108,218 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both sills corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 108,197 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear most bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 108,197 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear most bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 104,232 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 104,232 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front indicator slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust back box joint loose

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 84,977 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,114 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber not damping

Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

nearside rear shockabsorber not damping

Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,895 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,913 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,624 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

O/S/F tyre worn to the legal limit.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,093 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,282 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)

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 HGL is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ52 HGL, 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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AJ52 HGL is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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