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AK02 YKY

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 114,270 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,352 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle interior, but working correctly

Fail 15 Jan 2018 104,346 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle interior, but working correctly

Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,004 miles

Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted

slight bind on o/s/r brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,611 miles

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

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

engine management light displayed

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,243 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2009 77,443 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 May 2009 70,594 miles

front pads wearing low...

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,880 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 39,880 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre inner edge areas heavily splitting..

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,439 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 YKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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