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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

L18 MCXMOT history

L18 MCX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
165,851 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MCX was last recorded at 165,851 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,878 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,973 miles
Average per year
5,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,851 miles
  • 2025 – 163,878 miles
  • 2024 – 161,020 miles
  • 2023 – 156,487 miles
  • 2022 – 154,998 miles
  • 2021 – 150,153 miles
  • 2019 – 135,840 miles
  • 2017 – 131,297 miles
  • 2016 – 124,504 miles
  • 2015 – 117,108 miles
  • 2014 – 108,195 miles
  • 2013 – 100,858 miles
  • 2012 – 94,387 miles
  • 2011 – 89,206 miles
  • 2010 – 83,256 miles
  • 2009 – 75,225 miles
  • 2008 – 65,097 miles
  • 2007 – 54,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,851 miles (+1,973)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    165,851 miles
    Test number
    928966198589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass163,878 miles (+11)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,878 miles
    Test number
    172650133835
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,867 miles (+2,847)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,867 miles
    Test number
    184184711939
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,020 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,020 miles
    Test number
    328670519986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath factory fitted protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath factory fitted protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail161,020 miles (+4,533)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,020 miles
    Test number
    990028680279
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath factory fitted protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath factory fitted protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass156,487 miles (+1,489)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,487 miles
    Test number
    480624678339
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,998 miles (+4,845)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,998 miles
    Test number
    885929169344
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,153 miles (+14,313)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,153 miles
    Test number
    544912589784
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,840 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    966054047546
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail135,840 miles (+4,543)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    160999570800
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass131,297 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,297 miles
    Test number
    576227631636
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

  12. Fail131,296 miles (+6,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,296 miles
    Test number
    750805792214
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

  13. Pass124,504 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,504 miles
    Test number
    809252906232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,486 miles (+7,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,486 miles
    Test number
    328747936513
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass117,108 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,108 miles
    Test number
    435660125039
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail117,108 miles (+8,913)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,108 miles
    Test number
    897049215029
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail108,195 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    265907224098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs lip on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly

  18. Pass108,195 miles (+7,337)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    775807124092
    • NoteFront brake discs lip on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly

  19. Pass100,858 miles (+6,471)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,858 miles
    Test number
    626009523065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass94,387 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,387 miles
    Test number
    556096222098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,206 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,206 miles
    Test number
    807585421002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,256 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    583249620050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,225 miles (+10,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    184382929055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass65,097 miles (+10,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,097 miles
    Test number
    382680138081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass54,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,519 miles
    Test number
    124251037029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MCX

Does L18 MCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MCX is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MCX?
The MOT on L18 MCX is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MCX done?
L18 MCX was recorded at 165,851 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
Has L18 MCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MCX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 MCX 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 L18 MCX find?
L18 MCX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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