Volkswagen Lupo
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
J9 UPOMOT history
J9 UPO is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 98,209 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 UPO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 UPO was last recorded at 98,209 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,175 miles · 23 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 3,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,209 miles
- 2024 – 98,175 miles
- 2023 – 88,013 miles
- 2021 – 84,498 miles
- 2020 – 79,101 miles
- 2019 – 72,708 miles
- 2018 – 67,951 miles
- 2016 – 64,246 miles
- 2015 – 53,659 miles
- 2014 – 49,442 miles
- 2013 – 49,278 miles
- 2012 – 43,578 miles
- 2011 – 39,916 miles
- 2009 – 29,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,209 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 98,209 miles
- Test number
- 104098829399
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail98,209 miles (+34)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,209 miles
- Test number
- 468354959623
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail98,175 miles (+10,162)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,175 miles
- Test number
- 804094552078
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 88,013 miles
- Test number
- 406900885226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,013 miles (+3,515)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,013 miles
- Test number
- 816330896558
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass84,498 miles (+5,397)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,498 miles
- Test number
- 612634560384
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,101 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 79,101 miles
- Test number
- 723780267570
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail79,099 miles (+6,391)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,099 miles
- Test number
- 502297794999
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass72,708 miles (+4,757)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 72,708 miles
- Test number
- 574540282302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,951 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,951 miles
- Test number
- 337922705941
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass64,246 miles (+10,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 64,246 miles
- Test number
- 527538818593
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass53,659 miles (+4,217)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 53,659 miles
- Test number
- 515150645033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,442 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,442 miles
- Test number
- 399416774037
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail49,442 miles (+81)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,442 miles
- Test number
- 975786374017
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail49,361 miles (+83)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,361 miles
- Test number
- 346999534093
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail49,278 miles (+5,700)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,278 miles
- Test number
- 348440933378
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass43,578 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 43,578 miles
- Test number
- 729777722325
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges.
Fail43,578 miles (+3,662)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,578 miles
- Test number
- 418540922450
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges.
Pass39,916 miles (+10,114)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,916 miles
- Test number
- 989387421388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,802 miles (+8)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,802 miles
- Test number
- 130250329166
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteOffside mirror housing
- NoteRear brake discs slihtly pitted
Fail29,794 miles6 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,794 miles
- Test number
- 351342419138
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteOffside mirror housing
Questions about J9 UPO
- Does J9 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 UPO is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 UPO?
- The MOT on J9 UPO is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 UPO done?
- J9 UPO was recorded at 98,209 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,914 miles a year.
- Has J9 UPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 UPO has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on J9 UPO 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 J9 UPO find?
- J9 UPO passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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