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Volkswagen Lupo MOT pass rate and common problems

66.5% of Volkswagen Lupos passed the 2024 MOT (5,995 first tests): 59.7% at the first attempt and 6.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 98.6 (95% CI 95.6–101.7; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen Lupo at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate66.5%incl. 6.8% fixed at the test centre20245995
Passed at the first attempt59.7%all first tests20245995
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 95.6–101.7)98.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 435 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20245995
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks18.4per 1009.9 same-age2019–202451916
Dangerous defects12.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202451916
Advisory items217.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202451916
strip · Volkswagen Lupo · MOT Risk Index · 98.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen Lupo. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 435 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 402 and 474 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen Lupo index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank435of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20245995
Best rank within its 95% interval402rankother models held where they are20245995
Worst rank within its 95% interval474rankother models held where they are20245995

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index moved from 103.7 to 98.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed, and crossed the normal line.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen Lupo MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen Lupo MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 33.5 per 100 tests, against 39.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 51,916).

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 33.5 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment33.5per 10039.72019–202417398
Suspension22.5per 10032.22019–202411670
Brakes21per 10025.12019–202410905
Noise, emissions and leaks18.4per 1009.92019–20249553
Body, chassis, structure15.6per 10016.22019–20248121
Visibility14.4per 10013.32019–20247453

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 51,916 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Lupo's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volkswagen Lupo advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 26.9% of the time.

funnel · Volkswagen Lupo · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 26.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 26.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.9% next failmedian model2019–20242071
Body, chassis, structure18.9% next failmedian model2019–20245043
Suspension18.1% next failmedian model2019–202411324
Brakes16.2% next failmedian model2019–202410606
Noise, emissions and leaks15.3% next failmedian model2019–20245813
Steering11.0% next failmedian model2019–20241056
Tyres10.3% next failmedian model2019–20249269
Identification of the vehicle3.4% next failmedian model2019–20242272
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241855

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen Lupo got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen Lupo MOTs flag suspension most: 64.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 51,916).

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Suspension · 64.9 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension64.9per 10026.22019–202433703
Brakes52.5per 10034.72019–202427255
Tyres40per 10039.72019–202420742
Noise, emissions and leaks17.5per 1005.22019–20249101
Body, chassis, structure16.1per 1004.62019–20248348
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment8.1per 1002.82019–20244190

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 51,916 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen Lupo?

For Volkswagen Lupos aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 23.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 10,797).

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass · 8.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–2024599
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–2024599
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–2024599
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–2024599
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–2024599
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–2024599
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–2024599
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1% next fail2019–2024599
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)13.4% next fail2019–2024477
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)13.2% next fail2019–2024477
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)11.9% next fail2019–2024477
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)11.9% next fail2019–2024477
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)9.6% next fail2019–2024477
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)8.4% next fail2019–2024477
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024477
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024477
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)1.7% next fail2019–2024477
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 477 cars)1.1% next fail2019–2024477
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail17.8% next fail2019–2024600
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail16% next fail2019–2024600
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–2024600
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–2024600
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–2024600
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–2024600
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024600
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–2024600
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024600
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.3% next fail2019–20247567
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–20247567
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–20247567
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20247567
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20247567
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20247567
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20247567
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20247567
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20247567
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20247567
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247567
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.1% next fail2019–20248331
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.4% next fail2019–20248331
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.5% next fail2019–20248331
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–20248331
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–20248331
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–20248331
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20248331
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–20248331
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20248331
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20248331
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20248331
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.0% next fail2019–202410797
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.2% next fail2019–202410797
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15.8% next fail2019–202410797
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–202410797
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–202410797
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.8% next fail2019–202410797
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–202410797
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–202410797
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–202410797
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202410797
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202410797
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass13.2% next fail2019–20242658
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–20242658
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–20242658
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass8.1% next fail2019–20242658
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–20242658
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20242658
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20242658
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20242658
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20242658
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242658
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242658
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory19.4% next fail2019–20243677
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–20243677
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–20243677
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–20243677
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–20243677
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20243677
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20243677
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20243677
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20243677
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20243677
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail25.3% next fail2019–20244273
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail16.2% next fail2019–20244273
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail15.3% next fail2019–20244273
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail14.9% next fail2019–20244273
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–20244273
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–20244273
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20244273
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20244273
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20244273
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20244273
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20244273
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20244273

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen Lupo get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen Lupo gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 12.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 103.5 major and 25.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen Lupo · Dangerous defects · 12.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 12.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects12.7per 10011.22019–202451916

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 51,916 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Lupo still pass its MOT in a few years?

At age 19 (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 30.3–39.6%), 34.8% of Volkswagen Lupos failed their MOT first time, against 43.5% for all cars of that age (2024, n = 405).

line · Volkswagen Lupo · Age 19 (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 30.3–39.6%) · 34.8 vs 43.5 · 2024
Age 19 (rough esti: 34.8. Age 19 (rough esti: 34.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 30.3–39.6%)34.8% failed first time43.52024405

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen Lupo compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Volkswagen Lupos fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail less often: 37.0% against 45.0% (2024, n = 648).

line · Volkswagen Lupo · Age 14 · 37.0 vs 45.0 · 2024
Age 14: 37.0. Age 20: 42.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1437.0% fail45.02024648
Age 1538.8% fail46.320242325
Age 1641.2% fail47.420243937
Age 1742.2% fail47.820246414
Age 1843.1% fail48.020247936
Age 1942.2% fail47.820248680
Age 2042.1% fail47.420247933

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Lupo years should I avoid?

The Volkswagen Lupo build year that fails most for its age is 2002: index 103.6 (95% CI 100.9–106.4) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 12,362).

Build year matters for the Volkswagen Lupo: 2002 Volkswagen Lupos fail more than their age would predict, 2004 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 2,200 tests, 95% interval 94.2–106.9) · 100.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 2,200 tests, 95% interval 94.2–106.9)100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242200
Build year 200097.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245639
Build year 2001100.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248206
Build year 2002 (worse for its age)103.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412362
Build year 200398index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248271
Build year 2004 (better for its age)94.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248089
Build year 2005 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,088 tests, 95% interval 81.6–91.9)86.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243088

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen Lupo MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen Lupo MOT: about £156 (up to about £296 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 5,995).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Expected repair bill · 155.7 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill155.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5995
Estimated range lower155.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5995
Estimated range upper295.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5995
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)46.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue5995
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)40.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue5995
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer36.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue5995
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)31.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue5995

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Lupo more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen Lupo and 5 as often or more. The Volkswagen Lupo has an MOT Risk Index of 98.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 5,995).

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Volkswagen Lupo (this model) · 98.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen Lupo (this model)98.6index100 = normal20245995
Abarth 50094.5index98.620245446
Daihatsu Sirion92.4index98.620246147
Toyota Starlet97.5index98.620243215
Audi A2105.4index98.620246353
Peugeot RCZ101.3index98.6202410827
Fiat Grande Punto110index98.620246496
Kia XCeed101.8index98.6202415903
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suzuki Wagon R109.6index98.620247689

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Lupo normally do?

Volkswagen Lupo: Age 19 median (rough estimate) is 75644 miles (2024).

line · Volkswagen Lupo · Age 19 median (rough estimate) · 75644 vs baseline · 2024
Age 19 median (rou: 75644. Age 19 P75 (rough : 98600. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 median (rough estimate)75644miles2024405
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)54225miles2024405
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)98600miles2024405

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen Lupo MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 23.6% of Volkswagen Lupos with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 44.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,072). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Age 15+, <40k miles · 23.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles23.6% failed first time2024504
Age 15+, 40-70k miles35.7% failed first time20241524
Age 15+, 70-100k miles42.6% failed first time20241727
Age 15+, 100-140k miles46.7% failed first time20241356
Age 15+, 140k+ miles44% failed first time2024568

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Lupo last?

31.9% of Volkswagen Lupos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 6.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 16,519).

line · Volkswagen Lupo · 100,000 miles · 31.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 31.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles31.9% of tested cars202416519
150,000 miles6.0% of tested cars20243104
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 0.8–1.0%)0.9% of tested cars2024460

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Lupo driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen Lupo index is 100.1, against 95.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 5,995).

slope · Volkswagen Lupo · Age and mileage adjusted index · 100.1 vs 95.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 95.1 vs 100.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index100.1index95.12019–20245995

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Lupo fuel fails its MOT less?

All Volkswagen Lupos tested were petrol: 40.2% failed first time (2024, n = 5,297).

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Petrol · 40.2 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol40.2% fail first timeother fuels20245297

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Lupo engine is best?

For its age, the best Volkswagen Lupo engine is the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at index 74.3, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 107.8, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 5,995).

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 3,198 tests, 95% interval 70.5–78.2) · 74.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 3,198 tests, 95% interval 70.5–78.2)74.3index vs model norm100 = model average20243198
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre100.8index vs model norm100 = model average202419440
Petrol under 1.0 litre101index vs model norm100 = model average202422930
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 2,673 tests, 95% interval 102.5–111.6)107index vs model norm100 = model average20242673
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 3,266 tests, 95% interval 103.8–111.9)107.8index vs model norm100 = model average20243266

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen Lupo fail its MOT most?

Volkswagen Lupo fails first-time MOTs most in Perth (PH): 60.6% against 41.6% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 104).

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen Lupo range from 34.6% in the Redhill (RH) postcode area to 53.0% in the Bath (BA) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Volkswagen Lupo · Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 51.0–69.4%) · 60.6 vs 40.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 35%. 52%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 51.0–69.4%)60.6% fail first time40.32024104
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 48.2–59.6%)54.0% fail first time40.32024291
Bath (BA)53.0% fail first time40.32024773
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 15.5–30.3%)22.0% fail first time40.32024118
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 17.3–31.0%)23.4% fail first time40.32024145
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 23.5–32.7%)27.9% fail first time40.32024366
York (YO)52.2% fail first time40.32024557
Plymouth (PL)52.1% fail first time40.32024705
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR)51.0% fail first time40.32024682
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 44.7–55.9%)50.3% fail first time40.32024304
Cardiff (CF)50.1% fail first time40.32024829
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 40.5–58.6%)49.6% fail first time40.32024113
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 44.5–54.4%)49.5% fail first time40.32024386
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 43.6–53.7%)48.7% fail first time40.32024372
Swansea (SA)48.6% fail first time40.32024864
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 41.1–56.0%)48.5% fail first time40.32024169
Bristol (BS)48.4% fail first time40.320241173
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 43.0–52.5%)47.7% fail first time40.32024417
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 40.9–54.1%)47.5% fail first time40.32024217
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 38.0–55.6%)46.7% fail first time40.32024120
Newport (NP)46.6% fail first time40.32024534
Brighton (BN)46.6% fail first time40.32024837
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 41.5–51.2%)46.3% fail first time40.32024406
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 38.0–54.7%)46.3% fail first time40.32024134
Portsmouth (PO)46.0% fail first time40.32024910
Northampton (NN)45.8% fail first time40.32024963
Taunton (TA)45.8% fail first time40.32024535
Swindon (SN)45.4% fail first time40.32024529
Exeter (EX)45.3% fail first time40.32024771
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 39.5–50.9%)45.2% fail first time40.32024290
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 39.2–51.3%)45.2% fail first time40.32024259
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 36.9–53.6%)45.1% fail first time40.32024133
Gloucester (GL)44.9% fail first time40.32024964
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 39.3–50.4%)44.7% fail first time40.32024304
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 39.9–49.4%)44.6% fail first time40.32024419
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 35.4–53.8%)44.4% fail first time40.32024108
Oxford (OX)44.3% fail first time40.32024697
Bournemouth (BH)44.3% fail first time40.32024826
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 37.0–51.9%)44.3% fail first time40.32024167
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 39.3–49.2%)44.2% fail first time40.32024387
Nottingham (NG)43.9% fail first time40.32024870
Llandudno (LL)43.7% fail first time40.32024691
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 37.4–50.1%)43.7% fail first time40.32024229
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 440 tests, 95% interval 39.1–48.3%)43.6% fail first time40.32024440
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 38.9–48.2%)43.5% fail first time40.32024437
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 36.2–50.8%)43.4% fail first time40.32024173
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 34.0–52.8%)43.1% fail first time40.32024102
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 37.5–48.2%)42.8% fail first time40.32024325
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 38.3–47.1%)42.6% fail first time40.32024476
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 36.1–49.4%)42.6% fail first time40.32024209
Canterbury (CT)42.5% fail first time40.32024567
Ipswich (IP)42.4% fail first time40.32024673
Norwich (NR)42.2% fail first time40.32024860
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 37.7–46.9%)42.2% fail first time40.32024436
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 37.1–46.2%)41.6% fail first time40.32024450
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 35.6–47.7%)41.5% fail first time40.32024248
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)41.1% fail first time40.32024841
Peterborough (PE)40.6% fail first time40.32024830
Medway (ME)40.5% fail first time40.32024531
Tonbridge (TN)40.4% fail first time40.320241034
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 33.9–47.3%)40.4% fail first time40.32024203
Leicester (LE)40.4% fail first time40.32024984
Southampton (SO)40.2% fail first time40.32024758
Derby (DE)40.2% fail first time40.32024697
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 34.1–46.2%)40% fail first time40.32024245
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 33.8–46.3%)39.9% fail first time40.32024233
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 33.5–46.7%)39.9% fail first time40.32024208
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 33.4–46.3%)39.6% fail first time40.32024217
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 34.2–45.3%)39.6% fail first time40.32024298
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 34.9–44.3%)39.5% fail first time40.32024410
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 32.2–46.8%)39.3% fail first time40.32024168
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 401 tests, 95% interval 34.5–44.0%)39.1% fail first time40.32024401
Hemel Hempstead (HP)39.1% fail first time40.32024527
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 34.1–44.3%)39.1% fail first time40.32024353
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 31.0–47.7%)39.1% fail first time40.32024128
Sheffield (S)38.6% fail first time40.320241317
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 449 tests, 95% interval 34.1–43.1%)38.5% fail first time40.32024449
Guildford (GU)38.3% fail first time40.32024785
Reading (RG)38.3% fail first time40.32024771
Newcastle (NE)38.2% fail first time40.32024851
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 33.2–43.2%)38.1% fail first time40.32024357
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 33.9–42.4%)38.1% fail first time40.32024494
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 33.1–42.9%)37.9% fail first time40.32024372
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 32.5–43.4%)37.8% fail first time40.32024299
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 30.9–45.2%)37.8% fail first time40.32024172
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 31.8–44.1%)37.8% fail first time40.32024233
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 32.2–43.2%)37.5% fail first time40.32024293
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 33.0–42.1%)37.4% fail first time40.32024430
Manchester (M)37.3% fail first time40.32024574
Walsall (WS)36.9% fail first time40.32024521
Coventry (CV)36.6% fail first time40.32024907
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 30.7–41.6%)36.0% fail first time40.32024292
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 30.8–40.9%)35.7% fail first time40.32024339
London E (E) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 29.9–41.8%)35.7% fail first time40.32024244
London N (N) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 30.1–41.5%)35.6% fail first time40.32024267
Birmingham (B)35.5% fail first time40.320241320
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 28.8–42.4%)35.3% fail first time40.32024187
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 391 tests, 95% interval 30.5–39.9%)35.0% fail first time40.32024391
Kingston upon Thames (KT)35.0% fail first time40.32024512
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 482 tests, 95% interval 30.7–39.2%)34.9% fail first time40.32024482
Redhill (RH)34.6% fail first time40.32024665
London W (W) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 27.8–41.9%)34.5% fail first time40.32024171
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 28.3–40.8%)34.3% fail first time40.32024219
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 27.6–41.2%)34.1% fail first time40.32024182
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 29.2–38.5%)33.7% fail first time40.32024392
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 27.4–39.9%)33.3% fail first time40.32024216
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 27.2–35.4%)31.1% fail first time40.32024488
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 25.7–36.1%)30.7% fail first time40.32024300
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 25.8–35.9%)30.6% fail first time40.32024320
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 25.2–35.0%)29.9% fail first time40.32024335
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 23.7–36.7%)29.8% fail first time40.32024188
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 23.6–35.6%)29.2% fail first time40.32024219

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen Lupo rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen Lupo MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.5 times the national rate: 1.15% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 5,694).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen Lupo · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers5694

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen Lupo ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0.1% of Volkswagen Lupos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen Lupo · Likely compliant · 0.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0.1% estimate20245995

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen Lupo?

Of failed Volkswagen Lupo MOTs, 31.2% were retested the same day and a further 63.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 14,682).

bar · Volkswagen Lupo · Same-day retest · 31.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest31.2%failed initial tests2019–202414682
Retest within 10 days63.6%failed initial tests2019–202414682
Clean MOT streak20.8%observed chains2019–20249114
Repeat advisory47.2%observed chains2019–20249114
Decreasing odometer1.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202410912

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen Lupo?

Volkswagen Lupos aged 14 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 32.1% of tests, against 48.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 339).

bullet · Volkswagen Lupo · Low-use first-time failure · 32.1 vs 48.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 32.1 vs 48.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure32.1%48.42019–2024339
Low-use gap-16.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024339

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen Lupo fails, does it fail again?

39.5% of Volkswagen Lupos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 34.2% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 4,471). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 37.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volkswagen Lupo · Repeat after fail · 39.5 vs 34.2 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 39.5 vs 34.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail39.5%34.22019–20244471

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Lupo faults come together?

On Volkswagen Lupos, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 5.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 28).

Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.5)5.2liftexpected joint rate202428
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 3.0–7.0)4.7liftexpected joint rate202424
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.1)4.0liftexpected joint rate202464
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024309
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.2)3.2liftexpected joint rate202454
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate202429
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.2)3.2liftexpected joint rate202450
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.9)3.1liftexpected joint rate202482
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024203
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024448
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.9)3.0liftexpected joint rate202460
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024153
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.6)2.9liftexpected joint rate202485
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.9liftexpected joint rate20242302
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024124
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024273
Steering + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate2024783
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024117
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024127
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024314
Brakes + Steering2.7liftexpected joint rate2024601
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.4)2.7liftexpected joint rate202463
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.6liftexpected joint rate20241905
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.2)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024107
Brakes + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate20241037
Brakes + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate20242240
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024231
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.5liftexpected joint rate20242855
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.5liftexpected joint rate202445
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024127
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202432
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024244
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate20242815
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate20241536
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate2024976
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.4liftexpected joint rate20241801
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024294
Suspension + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241148
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20242544
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate2024813
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate2024554
Tyres + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate2024877
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241999
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20243084
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024955
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.2liftexpected joint rate20242712
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20242070
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241505
Brakes + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241444
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024453
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 471 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024471
Suspension + Visibility2liftexpected joint rate20241707
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20241496
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen Lupo had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen Lupo; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched2campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register5995

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volkswagen Lupo fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 69.1% of Volkswagen Lupos failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 5,126 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Volkswagen Lupo · Netherlands · 69.1 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 69.1 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands69.1% failed50.82024 by country5126

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volkswagen Lupo MOT matter?

Volkswagen Lupos fail first time most in January (43.0%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in August (39.6%) (2024, n = 5,995).

line · Volkswagen Lupo · January · 43.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 43.0. December: 41.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Lupo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January43.0% fail first time31.120245080
February42.1% fail first time30.020244666
March40.9% fail first time28.320245175
April42.2% fail first time29.820243208
May42.6% fail first time28.820243360
June41.3% fail first time28.120243641
July41.9% fail first time29.320243962
August39.6% fail first time29.220244238
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September40.9% fail first time28.220244745
October42.0% fail first time30.320245550
November41.9% fail first time30.620244913
December41.5% fail first time29.320243378

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen Lupo compare with cars of the same age?

not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 5,995 initial Volkswagen Lupo tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen Lupo? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 5,995 initial Volkswagen Lupo tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 5,995 initial Volkswagen Lupo tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 5,995 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen Lupo MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-lupo/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Volkswagen Lupo MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen Lupo first-time MOT pass rate?

59.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (5,995 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 5,995 primary tests: 40.28% failed first time and 66.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 98.6 is shown separately.