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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

L3 NVWMOT history

L3 NVW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 2 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
27,844 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NVW was last recorded at 27,844 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,523 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,321 miles
Average per year
1,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,844 miles
  • 2025 – 26,523 miles
  • 2024 – 25,611 miles
  • 2023 – 24,707 miles
  • 2022 – 23,786 miles
  • 2021 – 22,933 miles
  • 2020 – 22,259 miles
  • 2019 – 20,839 miles
  • 2018 – 19,713 miles
  • 2017 – 18,366 miles
  • 2016 – 17,303 miles
  • 2015 – 16,045 miles
  • 2014 – 14,995 miles
  • 2013 – 12,358 miles
  • 2012 – 9,521 miles
  • 2011 – 6,558 miles
  • 2010 – 4,317 miles
  • 2006 – 4,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,844 miles
  • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,844 miles (+1,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    27,844 miles
    Test number
    164176211018
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass26,523 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    26,523 miles
    Test number
    105544889394
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail26,521 miles (+910)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    562986705815
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass25,611 miles (+904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    25,611 miles
    Test number
    715822284502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass24,707 miles (+921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    24,707 miles
    Test number
    697667441817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass23,786 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,786 miles
    Test number
    628660465849
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the under carriage
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

  7. Pass22,933 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    22,933 miles
    Test number
    655685956250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,259 miles (+1,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    22,259 miles
    Test number
    823303944015
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

  9. Pass20,839 miles (+1,126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,839 miles
    Test number
    856830182672
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

  10. Pass19,713 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,713 miles
    Test number
    307968355507
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  11. Fail19,713 miles (+1,347)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,713 miles
    Test number
    126761981517
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  12. Pass18,366 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    888121115344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass17,303 miles (+1,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    952376755166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass16,045 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    326300445148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,995 miles
    Test number
    109923244176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,993 miles (+2,635)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,993 miles
    Test number
    766653844131
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise - both rear tyres deteriorating on inner and outer edge/shoulder
    • NoteAdvise - nearside front tyre deteriorating on inner and outer edge/shoulder

  17. Pass12,358 miles (+2,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,358 miles
    Test number
    827331343103
    • NoteAdvise - both front tyre inner and outer side walls slightly deteriorated/cracks inside tread

  18. Pass9,521 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    9,521 miles
    Test number
    785435742113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,558 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    6,558 miles
    Test number
    548590241169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,317 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,317 miles
    Test number
    334265240104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    4,255 miles
    Test number
    234583286029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 NVW

Does L3 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NVW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NVW?
The MOT on L3 NVW is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NVW done?
L3 NVW was recorded at 27,844 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 1,171 miles a year.
Has L3 NVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NVW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 NVW 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 NVW find?
L3 NVW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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