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AK02 WKB

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,597 mi
Last recorded50,597 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,930 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 44,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 43,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,928 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,390 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,477 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 24,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,523 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,758 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,758 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,346 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,018 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 WKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WKB, 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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What year was AK02 WKB registered?

AK02 WKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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