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AK02 AUH

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,352 mi
Last recorded80,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 AUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 80,352 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 80,352 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,259 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,804 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 71,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,777 miles

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

No emission reading possible due to exhaust condition

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,729 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

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

No emission reading possible due to exhaust condition

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,272 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside mirror casing damaged.

rear shocks in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,392 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,946 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 52,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,574 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,431 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,832 miles

O/S N/S REAR O/S/F TYRES WALLS CRACKES

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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AK02 AUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AK02 AUH, 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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AK02 AUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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