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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

A8 YVWMOT history

A8 YVW is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,280 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YVW was last recorded at 94,280 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,625 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,655 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,280 miles
  • 2025 – 92,625 miles
  • 2024 – 91,903 miles
  • 2023 – 91,711 miles
  • 2022 – 91,267 miles
  • 2021 – 90,916 miles
  • 2020 – 89,582 miles
  • 2019 – 89,076 miles
  • 2018 – 88,471 miles
  • 2017 – 87,971 miles
  • 2016 – 87,645 miles
  • 2015 – 80,806 miles
  • 2014 – 76,271 miles
  • 2013 – 71,325 miles
  • 2012 – 63,079 miles
  • 2011 – 57,019 miles
  • 2010 – 52,882 miles
  • 2009 – 45,073 miles
  • 2008 – 36,933 miles
  • 2007 – 28,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,280 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,280 miles (+1,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    477265972838
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  2. Pass92,625 miles (+722)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,625 miles
    Test number
    853306005107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body surface corrosion

  3. Pass91,903 miles (+192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    782875521838
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  4. Pass91,711 miles (+444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    803074823760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,267 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,267 miles
    Test number
    984579115089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,916 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    130864840792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,582 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,582 miles
    Test number
    751707890697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,076 miles (+605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,076 miles
    Test number
    727775432783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,471 miles
    Test number
    350015195243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail88,471 miles (+500)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,471 miles
    Test number
    445368447605
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass87,971 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    608158917285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass87,645 miles (+6,839)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,645 miles
    Test number
    953053594782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass80,806 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    659183605269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,805 miles (+4,534)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    295488895156
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass76,271 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    847419594179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,325 miles
    Test number
    125369493172
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail71,323 miles (+8,244)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    247989393479
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass63,079 miles (+6,060)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    157704672049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • NoteSPLITS IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES

  19. Pass57,019 miles (+4,137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,019 miles
    Test number
    278703471021
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO S F Tyre cut not showing cords

  20. Pass52,882 miles (+7,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    821747150087
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    922663669087
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail45,073 miles (+8,140)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    540113869003
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass36,933 miles (+8,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,933 miles
    Test number
    231779248065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,787 miles
    Test number
    120083357045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A8 YVW

Does A8 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YVW is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on A8 YVW?
The MOT on A8 YVW is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A8 YVW done?
A8 YVW was recorded at 94,280 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has A8 YVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YVW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on A8 YVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A8 YVW find?
A8 YVW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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