Volkswagen Lupo MOT pass rate
67.6% of 9,219 Volkswagen Lupo MOT tests pass.
The Lupo passes 67.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Volkswagen models (79.0%).
The Volkswagen Lupo passes 67.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 67.6% | 9,209 | 90,078 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Volkswagen Lupo
The most common reason the Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 43.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 42.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 41.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 24.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 20.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 16.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 8.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Volkswagen models
- Volkswagen California — 84.0% pass rate
- Volkswagen Crafter — 77.4% pass rate
- Volkswagen E-Golf — 89.5% pass rate
- Volkswagen Bora — 68.0% pass rate
- Volkswagen ID4 — 91.0% pass rate
- Volkswagen Golf R — 93.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Lupo?
- 67.6% of Volkswagen Lupo MOT tests pass, based on 9,219 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Volkswagen Lupo?
- The most common reason the Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Volkswagen Lupo's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Volkswagen service history guide for how to check and keep one.