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AK02 MVJ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 MVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 98,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre slight damage to outer side wall

vehicle lowered

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,734 miles

EPC light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE:Offside headlight beam pattern very weak

both numberplate bulb holders insecure

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

centre section of exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear numberplate delaminating

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in nearside front outer anti-roll bar bush

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EPC light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE:Offside headlight beam pattern very weak

both numberplate bulb holders insecure

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

centre section of exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear numberplate delaminating

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in nearside front outer anti-roll bar bush

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,289 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres edges worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,025 miles

gearbox oil leak . investigaton required

offside rear seat belt cover missing mechanism working correctly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,556 miles

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

check light on

noise ( squeek ) in rear brake when applied

rear number plate in a poor condition

urgent / gear oil leak needs attension

Fail 22 Apr 2009 86,556 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

check light on

noise ( squeek ) in rear brake when applied

rear number plate in a poor condition

urgent / gear oil leak needs attension

Pass 2 May 2008 75,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front wiper rubbers split

engine check light on

front brakes slightly binding and discs pitted by corrosion

rear wiper rubber missing

slight oil leak from gearbox

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 60,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 51,641 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 51,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black 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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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