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AK02 YKZ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,391 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,084 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,132 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,294 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 22 Apr 2016 41,295 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front both console bushs worn split

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,860 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,385 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,892 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 YKZ 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 87.5%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

AK02 YKZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AK02 YKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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