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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

L3 LUPMOT history

L3 LUP is a red diesel Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 334,549 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
334,549 km
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,411 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LUP was last recorded at 334,549 km on 16 Dec 2025, 12,393 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
322,156 km · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,393 km
Average per year
11,411 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 334,549 km
  • 2023 – 304,725 km
  • 2022 – 292,733 km
  • 2021 – 291,714 km
  • 2020 – 290,360 km
  • 2019 – 290,274 km
  • 2018 – 271,934 km
  • 2017 – 252,808 km
  • 2016 – 236,554 km
  • 2015 – 213,090 km
  • 2014 – 193,174 km
  • 2013 – 175,847 km
  • 2012 – 166,809 km
  • 2010 – 150,578 km
  • 2009 – 141,881 km
  • 2008 – 135,778 km
  • 2007 – 122,751 km
  • 2006 – 109,357 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass334,549 km

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass334,549 km (+12,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    334,549 km
    Test number
    358454690428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass322,156 km (+17,431)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    322,156 km
    Test number
    258424383667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass304,725 km (+32)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    304,725 km
    Test number
    754159727542
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail304,693 km1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,693 km
    Test number
    132363594563
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass292,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    292,788 miles
    Test number
    980401239125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail292,733 km (+1,019)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,733 km
    Test number
    113149333778
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Passenger side (left hand drive) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass291,714 km (+1,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    291,714 km
    Test number
    917577719467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass290,360 km (+86)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    290,360 km
    Test number
    305481253607
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to brakes , slight distortion in brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail290,274 km (+18,340)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,274 km
    Test number
    697528510201
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryAdvise poor images on dip beam

  10. Pass271,934 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    271,934 km
    Test number
    498027313764
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Slight play in track rod end.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Fail271,934 km (+19,126)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,934 km
    Test number
    189742333835
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Slight play in track rod end.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass252,808 km (+16,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    252,808 km
    Test number
    910147518293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass236,554 km (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    236,554 km
    Test number
    673769814067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail236,545 km (+23,455)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,545 km
    Test number
    841607988256
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leaking from backplate (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass213,090 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    213,090 km
    Test number
    216964095194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail213,090 km (+19,916)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,090 km
    Test number
    395634495134
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass193,174 km (+17,327)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    193,174 km
    Test number
    398222304252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass175,847 km (+9,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    175,847 km
    Test number
    959097213263
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass166,809 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    166,809 km
    Test number
    766832712127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    157,037 miles
    Test number
    295429191046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass150,578 km (+469)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    150,578 km
    Test number
    280086380045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail150,109 km (+8,228)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,109 km
    Test number
    592642670090
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass141,881 km (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    141,881 km
    Test number
    690479179020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass135,778 km (+45)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    135,778 km
    Test number
    171542398431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail135,733 km (+12,982)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,733 km
    Test number
    612475788060
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall cracking

  26. Pass122,751 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    122,751 km
    Test number
    512553977059
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome cracking to n/s rear tyre

  27. Fail122,751 km (+13,394)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,751 km
    Test number
    660533777046
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome cracking to n/s rear tyre

  28. Pass109,357 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    109,357 km
    Test number
    833542286069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LUP

Does L3 LUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LUP is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LUP?
The MOT on L3 LUP is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LUP done?
L3 LUP was recorded at 334,549 km at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 11,411 km a year.
Has L3 LUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LUP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 LUP 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 L3 LUP find?
L3 LUP passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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