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993 JMM

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,070 mi
Last recorded34,070 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration993 JMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 34,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on edges of tread

Offside Front wiper split slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on edges of tread

Nearside Front wiper split slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,757 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on edges of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,731 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 24,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 23,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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993 JMM is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 993 JMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 993 JMM registered?

993 JMM is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is 993 JMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 993 JMM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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