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AK02 UUZ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,549 mi
Last recorded112,549 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 112,549 miles

Nearside seat tilt not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2017 112,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre - inner edge is bald so unable to determine tyre life

Nearside seat tilt not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 71,285 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 50,776 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 43,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,823 miles

n/s/r tyre perished badly on sidewalls

no middle rear seatbelt at time of test

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,058 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 UUZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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