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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

L66 UPOMOT history

L66 UPO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 8 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
96,790 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 UPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 UPO was last recorded at 96,790 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,790 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,790 miles
  • 2023 – 85,949 miles
  • 2022 – 71,798 miles
  • 2019 – 71,695 miles
  • 2017 – 71,662 miles
  • 2015 – 70,613 miles
  • 2014 – 65,868 miles
  • 2013 – 56,678 miles
  • 2012 – 49,027 miles
  • 2011 – 46,770 miles
  • 2010 – 40,597 miles
  • 2009 – 34,998 miles
  • 2008 – 30,895 miles
  • 2007 – 26,700 miles
  • 2006 – 23,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,790 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Emissions not tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    325954619918
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail96,790 miles (+10,841)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    429206624326
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass85,949 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    899421016990
    • 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))

  4. Fail85,756 miles (+13,958)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,756 miles
    Test number
    201963553129
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass71,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,798 miles
    Test number
    916924346697
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Brake Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail71,798 miles (+103)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,798 miles
    Test number
    474116435937
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Brake Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,695 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    627021384856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,694 miles (+32)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    458830515799
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass71,662 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    433234370074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,613 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    415458947922
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested

  11. Fail70,612 miles (+4,744)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,612 miles
    Test number
    322017804540
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested

  12. Pass65,868 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    968733924333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    825947713318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,678 miles (+7,651)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    788476813354
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass49,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    178499592282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,027 miles (+2,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    769749492265
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass46,770 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,770 miles
    Test number
    917634451387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust minor blow front pipe-full system deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs worn,scored and corroded

  18. Fail46,770 miles (+6,173)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,770 miles
    Test number
    499063351390
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust minor blow front pipe-full system deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs worn,scored and corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting insecure

  19. Pass40,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    144649540362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,597 miles (+2,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    742779840314
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass38,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    840084700076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,021 miles (+3,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    390494700048
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass34,998 miles (+4,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,998 miles
    Test number
    444135309018
    • 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. Pass30,895 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    114852608065
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  25. Fail30,895 miles (+4,195)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    112942508439
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Pass26,700 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,700 miles
    Test number
    194345107408
    • NoteBoth rear tyres treads cracking and side walls cracking recommend new tyres
    • NoteExcess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end dust cover has slight split

  27. Fail26,700 miles (+3,412)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,700 miles
    Test number
    631094207020
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have severe tread cracking and o/s/r tyre has inner side wall cracking recommend new tyres
    • NoteRear silencer very corroded
    • NoteSlight split in n/s/f dust cap

  28. Pass23,288 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    513245906072
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  29. Fail23,288 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    550455706074
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

Questions about L66 UPO

Does L66 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 UPO expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 UPO?
The MOT on L66 UPO expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 UPO done?
L66 UPO was recorded at 96,790 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has L66 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 UPO has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 UPO 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 L66 UPO find?
L66 UPO passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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