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AK02 MTJ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,901 mi
Last recorded95,901 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,901 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread plate fading (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure strut lower bolts loose in hub excessive movement (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread plate fading (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,975 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,967 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,401 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 83,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2013 78,627 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 78,627 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 73,840 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 66,852 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 55,761 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 55,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 45,291 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and perish

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

nearside front bumper light damage

Fail 23 May 2008 45,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and perish

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

nearside front bumper light damage

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,457 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 MTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK02 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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