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20 WLY

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,576 mi
Last recorded58,576 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 WLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,576 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 48,357 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 38,871 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside N/s door mirror missing.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,592 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 32,592 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 32,012 miles

subframe axl and frot arms corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,155 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,456 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from rear flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from rear flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,260 miles

belt type noise from engine at idle

Fail 21 Oct 2009 21,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

belt type noise from engine at idle

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,237 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 17,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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20 WLY is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 WLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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20 WLY is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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