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AK02 MVA

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 MVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,744 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 85,812 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 83,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coolant low

wring on drivshaft

Fail 30 Apr 2015 83,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coolant low

wring on drivshaft

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,308 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 73,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 73,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 60,376 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,331 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 MVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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