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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 999 cc

L20 VTWMOT history

L20 VTW is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
127,008 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 VTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 VTW was last recorded at 127,008 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,650 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,358 miles
Average per year
5,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,008 miles
  • 2025 – 119,650 miles
  • 2022 – 116,481 miles
  • 2021 – 104,786 miles
  • 2020 – 99,180 miles
  • 2019 – 98,926 miles
  • 2018 – 98,348 miles
  • 2016 – 92,530 miles
  • 2015 – 77,149 miles
  • 2014 – 71,108 miles
  • 2013 – 61,978 miles
  • 2012 – 59,332 miles
  • 2011 – 52,477 miles
  • 2010 – 39,892 miles
  • 2009 – 31,407 miles
  • 2008 – 24,089 miles
  • 2007 – 18,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,008 miles
    Test number
    950690231089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,008 miles (+7,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,008 miles
    Test number
    749320711664
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass119,650 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,650 miles
    Test number
    575786394336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,481 miles (+11,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    413891661977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp top support bonded in place

  5. Pass104,786 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    310765831475
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,786 miles (+100)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    959861012810
    • MajorEmissions not tested front oxygen sensor cut by fan (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated front oxygen sensor (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,686 miles (+5,506)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,686 miles
    Test number
    880920696312
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,180 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    648951849905
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring incorrectly seated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre and nearside rear tyre worn and cracked

  9. Fail99,121 miles (+195)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,121 miles
    Test number
    862485078200
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust minor gas leakage and rear silencer baffles worn/loose
    • AdvisoryOff side front coil spring incorrectly seated
    • AdvisoryOff side rear damper dust guard insecure

  10. Pass98,926 miles (+578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,926 miles
    Test number
    330759505201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,348 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    438967841844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,338 miles (+5,808)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,338 miles
    Test number
    670931287458
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass92,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    147084543176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail92,530 miles (+5,270)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    638775988139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres "stretched" but not excessively

  15. Pass87,260 miles (+10,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    446454338526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres "stretched"

  16. Pass77,149 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    475853555168
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perrished

  17. Fail77,149 miles (+6,041)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    817673355155
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perrished

  18. Pass71,108 miles (+9,130)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    797844274279
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion exhaust system
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass61,978 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,978 miles
    Test number
    649443773216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,332 miles (+6,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,332 miles
    Test number
    337166072483
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvanced deterioration perishing to rear tyres

  21. Pass52,477 miles (+12,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    517968671286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,892 miles (+8,485)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    560141160257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn/pitted!!

  23. Pass31,407 miles (+7,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,407 miles
    Test number
    524154449262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass24,089 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,089 miles
    Test number
    670324458267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,820 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,820 miles
    Test number
    914591167296
    • NoteMid and rear exhaust becoming corroded
    • NoteO.s front tyre 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

Questions about L20 VTW

Does L20 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 VTW is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 VTW?
The MOT on L20 VTW is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 VTW done?
L20 VTW was recorded at 127,008 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,805 miles a year.
Has L20 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 VTW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 VTW 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 L20 VTW find?
L20 VTW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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