2002 Volkswagen Lupo · 5,412 MOT tests
2002 Volkswagen Lupo reliability
2002 Volkswagen Lupos fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Lupo years (5,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Lupos: 39.8%)
- 42.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Lupos: 39.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 83,888
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,412
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.7% of tests fail here (76% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension14.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.7%
- Brakes11.2%
- Body, chassis and structure10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Tyres6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.73%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.19%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.84%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.38%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.16%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.88%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.58%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.57%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.13%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.77%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Lupo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo reliable?
2002 Volkswagen Lupos fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Lupo years (5,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.73% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.19% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (3.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Volkswagen Lupo have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Volkswagen Lupo shows 83,888 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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