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AY52 FSC

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,262 mi
Last recorded57,262 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 52,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,930 miles

Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak brake vacuum pipe from servo to air box slightly damaged/cracked (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,472 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

middle exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs starting to corrode slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 14,139 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,965 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,822 miles

Front brake discs begining to corrode on inner faces servicable at present.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,162 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,280 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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AY52 FSC is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY52 FSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 FSC registered?

AY52 FSC is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AY52 FSC safe to buy?

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