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N339 VJM

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 VJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 79,678 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,722 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 77,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,454 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Radiator fan insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2018 52,537 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Radiator fan insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 47,182 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Braking system leaking CALLIPER (3.6.A.1)

EML ON

Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,298 miles

Oil leak engine oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 43,298 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak engine oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,580 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,580 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,519 miles

EML is on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2012 36,519 miles

EML is on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 32,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,557 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,931 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,794 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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N339 VJM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N339 VJM, 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 N339 VJM registered?

N339 VJM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is N339 VJM safe to buy?

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