Volkswagen Lupo MOT Results

Registered in 2004
63.3% pass rate
from 1,396 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Lupo is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.79% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.072% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 10.0% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.43% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.072% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.072% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.072% fail on Joints
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.072% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.072% fail on Tank
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.072% fail on Doors
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.072% fail on Hinge
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.072% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.072% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.93% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Brake pads (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.072% fail on Lever
    • 0.79% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.072% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.072% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.072% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.072% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.072% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.072% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.57% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.072% fail on Operation
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.072% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.072% fail on Rams
      • 0.072% fail on Other components
    • 0.072% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Airbags
      • 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.072% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.072% fail on Condition

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