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D16 YES

2011 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

110,755 mi
Last recorded110,755 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 YES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 110,755 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 110,703 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 105,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 105,059 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2024 157,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

rigid brake pipe to clutch slave cylinder corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 157,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 89,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 80,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 152,831 miles

Central Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced front grill trim missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,068 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 143,279 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 143,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 132,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

speedometer inop

Fail 24 Feb 2009

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,624 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007

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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D16 YES is a 2011 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 D16 YES, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D16 YES is a 2011 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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