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AK02 YKU

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,123 mi
Last recorded82,123 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,123 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 82,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 70,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front slightly worn, bush cracked,perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires inner shoulder slightly worn 175/65/R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has small hole, slightly loosing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 56,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,903 miles

large crack in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,864 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs lightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,512 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Seatbelt Catch Cover missing.

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 50,512 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Seatbelt Catch Cover missing.

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished through outer shoulder. (4.1.D.1b)

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,163 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly pitted.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R Seat belt stalk outer case missing but still functions correctly

O/S/R tyre starting to perish 175/65/13

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

front indicators bleaching but not showing white at this time

Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Seat belt stalk outer case missing but still functions correctly

O/S/R tyre starting to perish 175/65/13

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

front indicators bleaching but not showing white at this time

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,359 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,388 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,424 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,292 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)

Pass 8 May 2006 22,960 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 YKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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