Volkswagen Lupo MOT Results

Registered in 2005

64.9% pass rate

from 538 tests in 2021

(22% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Lupo is unusually good or bad.

12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.19% fail on Switch
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.37% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Horn
- 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.19% fail on Switch
- 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.19% fail on Main beam tell-tale
9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 4.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
9.3% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.37% fail on Rbt
      - 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.3% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.93% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.19% fail on Lever
- 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.37% fail on Pedal
  - 0.37% fail on Hand lever
- 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.37% fail on Lever
- 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.19% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.19% fail on Leaks
- 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.19% fail on Load sensing valves
8.0% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.56% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Coil springs (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Linkage
  - 0.56% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.37% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.56% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.19% fail on Axles
  - 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.8% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.93% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.37% fail on Body
  - 0.19% fail on Panel
  - 0.19% fail on Other body component
- 0.19% fail on Doors
  - 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.19% fail on Door condition
- 0.19% fail on Seats
  - 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.19% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.19% fail on Other boot lid component
6.5% fail on Visibility
- 3.7% fail on Wipers
- 3.3% fail on Washers
- 0.19% fail on View to rear
  - 0.19% fail on Mirrors
5.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 2.8% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Size/type
2.0% fail on Steering
- 1.3% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Pipes and hoses (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Other components
  - 0.19% fail on Operation
- 0.74% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2005 cars)
1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.74% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.37% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.19% fail on Airbags
  - 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag
0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.56% fail on Registration plates