2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Volkswagen Lupo MOT pass rate and common faults

726 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 726 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.8%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.2%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.3%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Brakes24.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks23.0%
  4. Suspension13.6%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  7. Tyres5.9%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2000 Volkswagen Lupo cars passed their MOT first time, across 726 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Lupo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).