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AK02 UUN

2002 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,316 mi
Last recorded117,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lupo59,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,316 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 116,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,106 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,270 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,318 miles

Engine breather hose is split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 98,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 90,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,444 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,258 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,781 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 67,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,817 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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AK02 UUN is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK02 UUN, 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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AK02 UUN is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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