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AK02 MSY

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,296 mi
Last recorded77,296 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 MSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,296 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has cuts to tread pattern

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 10 May 2013 71,597 miles

Engine warning light on

N/S/R tyre begining to crack

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Unable to RBT due to vehicle is too low

Pass 10 May 2013 71,597 miles

Engine warning light on

N/S/R tyre begining to crack

Unable to RBT due to vehicle is too low

Pass 19 May 2012 56,812 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 43,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged not exposing cords

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer door trim coming adrift

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 May 2010 34,225 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2010 34,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 28,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 28,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2008 23,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 21,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,608 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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AK02 MSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK02 MSY, 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 MSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is AK02 MSY safe to buy?

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