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AK52 XRO

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,605 mi
Last recorded107,605 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,605 miles

Nearside Front wearing inside edge

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

Offside Front wearing inside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2015 107,605 miles

Nearside Front wearing inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,656 miles

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

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

engine manment light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,570 miles

Both rear bump stops fallen in half

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,297 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,103 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Selector shaft oil seal for gearbox leaking oil

engine MIL on dash

Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,895 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Selector shaft oil seal for gearbox leaking oil

engine MIL on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 60,395 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,942 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 36,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,755 miles

Damage to sidewall of front offside tyre, †Advise replacement.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 22,016 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 XRO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XRO, 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 XRO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AK52 XRO safe to buy?

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