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AK02 MVO

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,234 mi
Last recorded49,234 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 49,234 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 47,688 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 45,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre seems to be wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2013 42,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,761 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2012 39,761 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 36,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 33,399 miles

both front driveshafts corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres cracking

engine light on

minor oil leaks around gearbox

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 16 May 2009 30,006 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 17 May 2008 26,850 miles

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

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

offside door check strap loose

unable to fully inspect inner wheels arches due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2008 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside door check strap loose

unable to fully inspect inner wheels arches due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2007 23,779 miles

centre exhaust corroded

note/engine managemant light on

Pass 13 May 2006 20,411 miles

Engine managment light on.

bulbs out in high level stop lamp.

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 MVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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