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AK02 MTZ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,603 mi
Last recorded76,603 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 MTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper anchorage bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2019 75,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper anchorage bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2019 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear in poor condition (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear in poor condition (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,316 miles

Exhaust kat support mountings corroded away

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge also uneven tyer wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,316 miles

Exhaust kat support mountings corroded away

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge also uneven tyer wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and has cracks in tread

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust center section corroded

exhaust front mounting broken but exhaust secure

oil leak

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,461 miles

Advise O/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

EML light on

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise O/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

EML light on

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,969 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,969 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,196 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 24,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 22,670 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 MTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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