1999 Volkswagen Lupo · 1,723 MOT tests
1999 Volkswagen Lupo reliability
1999 Volkswagen Lupos fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Lupo years (1,723 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Lupos: 39.8%)
- 38.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Lupos: 39.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 84,277
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,723
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 17.4% of tests fail here (152% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks17.4%
- Brakes12.1%
- Suspension10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.7%
- Tyres5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 6.09%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 4.76%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Hydrocarbons high after fast idle 3.13%
High hydrocarbons suggest unburnt fuel or engine faults, which can hurt fuel economy and need diagnosis before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.13%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.02%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.61%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.01%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.46%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.71%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.36%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.13%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Lupo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo reliable?
1999 Volkswagen Lupos fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Lupo years (1,723 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (6.09% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (4.76% of tests), hydrocarbons high after fast idle (3.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Volkswagen Lupo shows 84,277 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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