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C3 BMX

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 101,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 66,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door check strap broken

back box peeling

damaged no.plates

drive belt cracked

sump gasket damp

Pass 8 May 2017 65,274 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,224 miles

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,239 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,882 miles

Exhaust system slight deteriation

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 60,716 miles

Corrosion on centre and rear exhaust scetions

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 60,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Corrosion on centre and rear exhaust scetions

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 59,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 56,408 miles

Slight damage to front and rear number plates

Slight fuel stains in fuel filter area

Fail 17 May 2010 56,408 miles

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

Slight damage to front and rear number plates

Slight fuel stains in fuel filter area

Pass 12 May 2009 53,299 miles

rear suspension bump stops broken up

Fail 8 May 2008 49,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 49,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,568 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2006 39,648 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 39,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and front tyres wearing on edges

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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C3 BMX is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C3 BMX, 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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What year was C3 BMX registered?

C3 BMX is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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