2002 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Diesel · SY02 UWD
2002 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 79,344 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY02 UWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 79,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY02 UWD 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 (SY02 UWD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SY02 UWD Mileage History
- 17/10/202377,855 mi
- 23/10/202377,869 mi+14 mi
- 26/09/202478,318 mi+449 mi
- 30/09/202478,334 mi+16 mi
- 20/10/202579,344 mi+1,010 mi
Average of roughly 741 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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