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AK02 MUW

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,376 mi
Last recorded34,376 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 34,376 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 34,276 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, wheel cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 33,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 32,897 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 30,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2018 30,742 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 30,618 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2015 29,666 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,413 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,813 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,398 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 MUW is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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