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AK52 JRZ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,810 mi
Last recorded85,810 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,810 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,931 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 84,930 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,083 miles

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

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

Offside beam pattern only just visible

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,255 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Off side front tyre low tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,150 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,850 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,205 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,583 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,375 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 JRZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

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

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