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C22 OLB

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

60,117 mi
Last recorded60,117 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 OLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 60,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,651 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 58,651 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,745 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 56,745 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 56,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded n/s to rack . in engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side getting thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides getting thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,493 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,179 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 56,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,463 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 55,461 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,722 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 54,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,433 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,546 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxiliary belt cracking up

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,540 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxiliary belt cracking up

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer wall

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,725 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,785 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,409 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,409 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,924 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 37,923 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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C22 OLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C22 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C22 OLB registered?

C22 OLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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