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AO02 KYK

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,498 mi
Last recorded120,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 KYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,498 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 120,498 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 119,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES ARE SPLITTING AND PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 119,767 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SUNSTRIP OFF (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS NEED POLISHING (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES ARE SPLITTING AND PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks thinner than other side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 118,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken and beam pattern too high (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks thinner than other side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 112,130 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 112,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,911 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside centre outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust flexi joint worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,314 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,407 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,807 miles

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

off side rear brake starting to bind on.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine managment light illuminated indicating a fault.

off side rear brake starting to bind on.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,761 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,541 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre inner edgewear

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,541 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre inner edgewear

Pass 1 Mar 2009 36,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2009 36,034 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,095 miles

nearside front disc slightly corroded due to little use

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 KYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KYK, 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 KYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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