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Volkswagen Lupo reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 9,194 real DVSA tests · 2024

Across 9,194 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 61% of Volkswagen Lupo cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks and body & structure.

61%
pass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line with fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

13 years and older
9,194 tests · fleet 61%
In line with fleet
61%

Where the Lupo tends to fail

Share of Volkswagen Lupo cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension92
Brakes92
Body & structure94
Steering98
Tyres96
Lights & electrics88

Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks, body & structure. Holds up better than average on road wheels.

Common questions

Is the Volkswagen Lupo reliable?

On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Lupo is about average for its age: 61% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give emissions & leaks and body & structure a close look on any one you view.

What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Lupo?

First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Lupo in 2024: 13 years and older, 61%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.

What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Lupo MOT?

For Volkswagen Lupo cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (8.2% of tests vs 3.8% fleet), body & structure (6.4% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).

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