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AK52 NZG

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

14,498 mi
Last recorded14,498 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 14,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 13,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 12,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 11,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 11,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 11,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 10,796 miles

Nearside Front headlight lense becoming defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 10,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight lense becoming defective

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 10,492 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 10,492 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 10,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 10,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 9,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 9,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,382 miles

nearside side repeater missing its lens

Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,764 miles

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

all tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front wipers worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,062 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,315 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,893 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 5,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 4,390 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 NZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

AK52 NZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is AK52 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 NZG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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