1999 Volkswagen Lupo 1.7L Diesel · T120 AVJ
1999 Volkswagen Lupo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 92,586 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T120 AVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 92,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T120 AVJ 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 (T120 AVJ) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
T120 AVJ Mileage History
- 12/03/202490,353 mi
- 18/03/202490,412 mi+59 mi
- 21/02/202591,090 mi+678 mi
- 24/03/202692,586 mi+1,496 mi
- 01/05/202692,586 mi
Average of roughly 1,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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