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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

J8 OCVMOT history

J8 OCV is a black diesel Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,561 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OCV was last recorded at 99,561 miles on 11 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,550 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,561 miles
  • 2025 – 96,130 miles
  • 2024 – 93,731 miles
  • 2023 – 89,838 miles
  • 2022 – 86,490 miles
  • 2021 – 83,410 miles
  • 2020 – 81,225 miles
  • 2019 – 76,178 miles
  • 2018 – 71,226 miles
  • 2017 – 66,406 miles
  • 2016 – 61,779 miles
  • 2015 – 57,226 miles
  • 2014 – 54,288 miles
  • 2013 – 49,590 miles
  • 2012 – 45,725 miles
  • 2011 – 41,725 miles
  • 2010 – 37,172 miles
  • 2009 – 31,842 miles
  • 2008 – 27,538 miles
  • 2007 – 22,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,561 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer sill corroded holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,561 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,561 miles
    Test number
    509915362275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,550 miles (+3,420)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    597206567126
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,130 miles (+2,399)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    828847471546
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    266210042731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail93,731 miles (+3,893)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    109297486048
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    840438909630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail89,838 miles (+3,348)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    436866906718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass86,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,490 miles
    Test number
    899374216814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail86,490 miles (+3,080)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,490 miles
    Test number
    589568399738
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,410 miles (+2,185)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,410 miles
    Test number
    216306655129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle /suspension subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough slight knocking noise on lock to lock from steering rack . NO excessive p[lay or movement detected at time of test (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass81,225 miles (+5,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,225 miles
    Test number
    435918653929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust sleeves detached (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass76,178 miles (+4,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,178 miles
    Test number
    289065561972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass71,226 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    388715424073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail71,201 miles (+4,795)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    957596853535
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating noisy in application (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,406 miles (+4,627)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,406 miles
    Test number
    304296573542
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy in application advise inspection

  16. Pass61,779 miles (+4,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    144116517736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    335976285066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail57,226 miles (+2,938)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    505666785075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,288 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,288 miles
    Test number
    786618634272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,590 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    919191533214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,725 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,725 miles
    Test number
    855728822278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,725 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,725 miles
    Test number
    228300521289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,172 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,172 miles
    Test number
    651062820262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,842 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,842 miles
    Test number
    472789129209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,538 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,538 miles
    Test number
    541318828233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,293 miles
    Test number
    360968027412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 OCV

Does J8 OCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OCV is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OCV?
The MOT on J8 OCV is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 OCV done?
J8 OCV was recorded at 99,561 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2026, an average of 4,198 miles a year.
Has J8 OCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OCV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 OCV 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 J8 OCV find?
J8 OCV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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