2002 Volkswagen Lupo 1.0L Petrol · CU52 VWV
2002 Volkswagen Lupo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 78,776 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU52 VWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 78,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU52 VWV 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 (CU52 VWV) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CU52 VWV Mileage History
- 12/05/202371,091 mi
- 13/05/202371,094 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/202476,237 mi+5,143 mi
- 30/04/202476,239 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/202578,776 mi+2,537 mi
Average of roughly 3,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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