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AO02 DFL

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

751,959 mi
Last recorded751,959 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 751,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,046 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 123,041 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,410 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,410 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,580 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 116,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,058 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,123 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 112,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

emissions test past low readings

nearside front tyre side wall rubber cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

rear shock absorber dirt covers insecure (both)

service brake just pass on 53% min is 50%

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,200 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 101,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyre pressures low

slight noise/suspect o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 91,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 88,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,642 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

catalytic converter breaking up inside

Pass 23 May 2006 75,386 miles

catalytic converter broken up inside

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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AO02 DFL is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO02 DFL, 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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AO02 DFL is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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