1999 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4L Petrol · V401 DTN
1999 Volkswagen Lupo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 58,457 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- 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
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V401 DTN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test 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 exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V401 DTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Lupo (V401 DTN) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 0 passes 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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