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T131 YAW

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,170 mi
Last recorded85,170 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 YAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 85,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 81,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 81,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,074 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 76,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe deteriorated & tail box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,030 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 63,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 53,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,610 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Slive slighly leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,579 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,380 miles

All Tyres Slightly Perished (Dated:1999-2002-2002-2009)

OSR Tyre Has Flat Spot

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,652 miles

OSR Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,088 miles

has the timing belt been replaced.we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.

no reverse light

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,300 miles

175/65/14t

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2009 15,288 miles

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

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

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

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

175/65/14t

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,147 miles

175/65/13

nsr sidewall perished and cracking

osr sidewall starting to perish and crack

Fail 1 Aug 2008 12,147 miles

175/65/13

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr sidewall perished and cracking

osr sidewall starting to perish and crack

Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,427 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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T131 YAW is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T131 YAW, 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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T131 YAW is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T131 YAW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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