Volkswagen Lupo MOT Results

Registered in 1999
58.8% pass rate
from 578 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Lupo is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 18% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 17% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 15% fail on Catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.17% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.69% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.69% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.87% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
      • 0.35% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
  • 7.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.87% fail on Doors
      • 0.69% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
        • 0.35% fail on Hinge (40 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
        • 0.17% fail on Hinge
    • 0.52% fail on Chassis
      • 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.17% fail on Bracket
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.69% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Requirements
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Airbags
      • 0.35% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.17% fail on Speedometer

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