2002 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · AF02 SWU
2002 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 65,970 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF02 SWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 65,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AF02 SWU Mileage History
- 18/05/202364,714 mi
- 23/01/202585,136 mi+20,422 mi
- 28/01/202565,136 mi-20,000 mi
- 05/05/202665,958 mi+822 mi
- 05/05/202665,970 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AF02 SWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Lupo (AF02 SWU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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