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AK52 JRU

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,680 mi
Last recorded56,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,680 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,879 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,025 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 51,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,103 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 50,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,095 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,771 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 19,308 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 JRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

AK52 JRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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