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AK52 AOF

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,960 mi
Last recorded77,960 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 AOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 77,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 72,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 48,730 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,159 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 45,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits misfire (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,103 miles

BOTH front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated

BOTH front brake hoses deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Front drop link bushes worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak oil filter

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,641 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,344 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres are perishing on their sidewalls

nearside front tyre has a gouge in outer wall

one segment of high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,240 miles

Accident damage to nearside central outer body sill.

Both front indicators are starting to fade from amber towards white.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,557 miles

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,064 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 19,064 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,009 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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AK52 AOF is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AK52 AOF, 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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AK52 AOF is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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