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AK52 AOJ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,250 mi
Last recorded110,250 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,250 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside door mirror backing missing

Rear number plate deteriorated

front subframe corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2020 110,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside door mirror backing missing

Rear number plate deteriorated

front subframe corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,598 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror damaged

front subframe

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2019 107,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror damaged

front subframe

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,826 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

both front brake hoses deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 27 Oct 2018 102,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

both front brake hoses deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,283 miles

Front wipers split

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,668 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 94,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,263 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,263 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2014 90,417 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 1 May 2013 87,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 83,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tread worn low on inner/outer edge of both front tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,364 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)

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 1 May 2007 27,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,342 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 AOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AOJ, 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 AOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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