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J333 UPO

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests49 (37 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate75.5%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

37 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 75,954 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,322 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 103,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,343 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced + offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 97,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,553 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,986 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 88,033 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 87,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 65,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,553 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,214 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 65,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,463 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,507 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 63,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,308 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,308 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 61,186 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,329 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,723 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,291 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,403 miles

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP AREA,DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING,EXHAUST TAIL BOX OUTER SKIN SEPERATING.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,425 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 29,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,373 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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J333 UPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.5%.

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 J333 UPO, 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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J333 UPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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