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AK02 OBJ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,399 mi
Last recorded89,399 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer wall detiorated

Fail 20 Dec 2018 89,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer wall detiorated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,000 miles

E M Light on

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E M Light on

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,799 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall detiorated

Fail 21 Dec 2016 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall detiorated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,033 miles

Both rear tyres, walls cracking

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,633 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,380 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 60,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,209 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,670 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 49,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,074 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2007 34,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,234 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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