Volkswagen Lupo MOT Results

Registered in 2002
56.0% pass rate
from 2,108 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Lupo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.047% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.047% fail on Switch
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Horn
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.047% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.047% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.047% fail on Mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.43% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.095% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.047% fail on Axles
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (83% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.095% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.047% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.047% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.047% fail on Undertray
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission (33% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts (34% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Joints (31% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.047% fail on Hinge
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
        • 0.047% fail on Hinge
    • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.095% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.047% fail on Tank
      • 0.047% fail on Hose
      • 0.047% fail on Pipe
      • 0.047% fail on System
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.095% fail on Panel
      • 0.095% fail on Other body component
    • 0.095% fail on Chassis (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Chassis condition (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.095% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.047% fail on Bracket
  • 10% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.047% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.047% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.047% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (68% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.095% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
      • 0.047% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.047% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.047% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.047% fail on Lever
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Driver's view (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Steering (27% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.66% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.047% fail on Steering box
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.43% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.047% fail on Requirements
    • 0.047% fail on Airbags
      • 0.047% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.095% fail on Condition

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