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AK52 JTZ

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,178 mi
Last recorded131,178 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 JTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 131,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 130,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 130,359 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 130,340 miles

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 29 Oct 2022 125,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,453 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 113,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 113,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,412 miles

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,412 miles

center exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,155 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 75,155 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,993 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,108 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,401 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 JTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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