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Volkswagen Lupo MOT Results

Registered in 2003
59.4% pass rate
from 1,435 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Lupo is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.070% fail on Switch
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.070% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Horn
      • 0.70% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.42% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.070% fail on Switch
    • 0.070% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.070% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.070% fail on Axles
      • 0.070% fail on Axle
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.070% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.070% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.070% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.070% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Other leaks
  • 10% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.070% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.070% fail on Cable
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on Load sensing valves (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.070% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.070% fail on Leaks
    • 0.070% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.070% fail on Lever
    • 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.070% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.070% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.070% fail on Joints
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.070% fail on Hose
      • 0.070% fail on System
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
        • 0.070% fail on Catch
        • 0.070% fail on Hinge
      • 0.070% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.21% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.070% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.070% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.070% fail on View to rear
      • 0.070% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.070% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Steering play
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.070% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment

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