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AO02 KYU

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 KYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 77,439 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,628 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,537 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,723 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

both front wipers split

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 45,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 45,829 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 42,128 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,076 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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AO02 KYU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO02 KYU, 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 AO02 KYU registered?

AO02 KYU is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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