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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

K21 UPOMOT history

K21 UPO is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,915 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 UPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 UPO was last recorded at 163,915 miles on 2 Aug 2026, 1,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2019: 134,384 miles, lower than 134,385 miles on 2 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,143 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,772 miles
Average per year
5,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,915 miles
  • 2025 – 162,143 miles
  • 2024 – 158,952 miles
  • 2023 – 155,928 miles
  • 2022 – 153,430 miles
  • 2021 – 149,154 miles
  • 2020 – 139,942 miles
  • 2019 – 134,389 miles
  • 2016 – 134,248 miles
  • 2015 – 132,809 miles
  • 2014 – 126,622 miles
  • 2013 – 120,264 miles
  • 2012 – 114,610 miles
  • 2011 – 104,267 miles
  • 2010 – 95,413 miles
  • 2009 – 86,508 miles
  • 2008 – 69,602 miles
  • 2007 – 62,341 miles
  • 2006 – 47,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,915 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,915 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,915 miles
    Test number
    989448642538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,143 miles (+3,191)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,143 miles
    Test number
    638235698862
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass158,952 miles (+3,024)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,952 miles
    Test number
    268541900856
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,928 miles
    Test number
    212290274443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,928 miles (+2,498)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,928 miles
    Test number
    930108582057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass153,430 miles (+4,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,430 miles
    Test number
    269050532268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,154 miles (+9,212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,154 miles
    Test number
    575651616282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,942 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,942 miles
    Test number
    463118702905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,922 miles (+5,533)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    937099747654
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded

  10. Pass134,389 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    811353857166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail134,384 miles (-1)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    475302932610
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail134,385 miles (+137)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    870813415779
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass134,248 miles (+1,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    107532110321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to side wall

  14. Pass132,809 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,809 miles
    Test number
    239040655132
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail132,809 miles (+6,187)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,809 miles
    Test number
    936403645147
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass126,622 miles (+149)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,622 miles
    Test number
    746489244176
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe damaged by being low to the road.
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered & modified ok.

  17. Fail126,473 miles (+6,209)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,473 miles
    Test number
    469517444198
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe damaged by being low to the road.
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered & modified ok.

  18. Pass120,264 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,264 miles
    Test number
    707981953199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,260 miles (+5,650)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,260 miles
    Test number
    845479343120
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass114,610 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    339071752159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,267 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    788537361031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,413 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,413 miles
    Test number
    893987140012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,508 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    460269969065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,471 miles (+16,869)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,471 miles
    Test number
    390868069078
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE,NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON SIDEWALL.

  25. Pass69,602 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    810090278038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,341 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    521260257246
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass62,341 miles (+14,717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    790870657272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    963141656256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,624 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    720059046269
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres tread low & cuts in tread pattern....

Questions about K21 UPO

Does K21 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 UPO is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 UPO?
The MOT on K21 UPO is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 UPO done?
K21 UPO was recorded at 163,915 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2026, an average of 5,843 miles a year.
Has K21 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 UPO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on K21 UPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 UPO find?
K21 UPO passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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