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D23 COT

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,205 mi
Last recorded127,205 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 COT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 127,205 miles

Front suspension component's corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 121,923 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 121,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 119,215 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 119,215 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 119,209 miles

Engine management light does not illuminate

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 119,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine management light does not illuminate

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,254 miles

non standard suspension and wheels fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,242 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

non standard suspension and wheels fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,999 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking brake only just met required limit

Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,905 miles

near side front tyre 2.0 mm

near side rear tyre 2.0mm and worn on inner edge

off side rear brake binding

Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,905 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre 2.0 mm

near side rear tyre 2.0mm and worn on inner edge

off side rear brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,293 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,214 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 69,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 May 2010 42,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 42,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 20,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D23 COT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D23 COT, 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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D23 COT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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