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YP02 LKO

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,903 mi
Last recorded65,903 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,903 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,811 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,784 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 63,134 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 63,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 56,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,061 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,047 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

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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YP02 LKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP02 LKO, 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 YP02 LKO registered?

YP02 LKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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