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J18 UPO

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,402 mi
Last recorded125,402 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,402 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 119,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 112,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected rear of engine rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling on brake pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Indicator switch faulty left turn intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,156 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Electrical wiring inadequately secured plastic casing fouling wiring loom (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield insecure where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

Indicator switch faulty when indicating to the nearside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

sills damaged/ deformed, both sides

tyres stretched but not excessively, all 4

Fail 9 Feb 2022 107,156 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))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column has an unsafe modification snap off boss allowing excessive play (2.2.2 (e))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust hanger broken

Electrical wiring inadequately secured plastic casing fouling wiring loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield insecure where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

Indicator switch faulty when indicating to the nearside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has no reserve travel

sills damaged/ deformed, both sides

tyres stretched but not excessively, all 4

Pass 6 Feb 2021 102,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 94,171 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 94,171 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,133 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 75,113 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 59,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 54,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both wishbone rear bushes are showing signs of aging

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,079 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,237 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2010 26,237 miles

Centre stop light not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,242 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,788 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 18,788 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 15,451 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 15,451 miles

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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J18 UPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J18 UPO, 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 J18 UPO registered?

J18 UPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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