2002 Volkswagen Lupo 1.0L Petrol · EX02 WBY
2002 Volkswagen Lupo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 73,707 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX02 WBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 73,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX02 WBY 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 (EX02 WBY) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount nut slack (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount nut slack (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”.
EX02 WBY Mileage History
- 19/03/202470,948 mi
- 20/03/202470,948 mi
- 20/03/202572,808 mi+1,860 mi
- 28/05/202673,706 mi+898 mi
- 04/06/202673,707 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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