1999 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · V455 EAL
1999 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 57,442 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V455 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 57,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V455 EAL Mileage History
- 02/09/202456,782 mi
- 02/09/202456,783 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/202557,367 mi+584 mi
- 17/09/202657,441 mi+74 mi
- 18/09/202657,442 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V455 EAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Lupo (V455 EAL) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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