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AK52 JPV

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 JPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 90,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,112 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,546 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

auxiliary drive belt perished

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

offside front windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly

offside rear tyre over 10 years old

rear screen wiper missing blade rubber

Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,861 miles

Near side rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,009 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,499 miles

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES- outer sidewalls perishing/splitting.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,372 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,170 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,757 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 JPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JPV, 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 AK52 JPV registered?

AK52 JPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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