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AJ52 PZM

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 118,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,818 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,474 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 106,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,411 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 79,417 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,620 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,288 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 53,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,206 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,562 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 37,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,724 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 22,609 miles

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 10 Nov 2005 22,609 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 PZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

AJ52 PZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AJ52 PZM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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