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1999 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · V401 DTN

V401 DTN

1999 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21/10/1999. Recorded mileage 58,457 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/09/2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
58,457 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/09/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1400cc

V401 DTN Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2025
  • 58,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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V401 DTN Mileage History

  1. 02/10/202157,814 mi
  2. 05/04/202558,457 mi+643 mi

Average of roughly 183 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

V401 DTN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 11:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Lupo (V401 DTN) between October 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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