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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

L80 MBXMOT history

L80 MBX is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,650 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 MBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 MBX was last recorded at 44,650 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,570 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
2,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,650 miles
  • 2024 – 41,959 miles
  • 2023 – 39,431 miles
  • 2021 – 34,583 miles
  • 2019 – 29,744 miles
  • 2018 – 23,891 miles
  • 2017 – 22,141 miles
  • 2016 – 19,055 miles
  • 2015 – 15,726 miles
  • 2014 – 12,886 miles
  • 2013 – 9,729 miles
  • 2012 – 7,140 miles
  • 2011 – 6,777 miles
  • 2010 – 5,568 miles
  • 2009 – 4,987 miles
  • 2008 – 4,669 miles
  • 2007 – 3,991 miles
  • 2006 – 3,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure and bump stops deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,650 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    724948201580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure and bump stops deteriorated
  2. Fail44,570 miles (+2,611)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,570 miles
    Test number
    517662216635
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure and bump stops deteriorated
  3. Pass41,959 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    958453322500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (bump stops deteriorated)
  4. Fail41,959 miles (+2,528)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    971787347973
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (bump stops deteriorated)
  5. Pass39,431 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,431 miles
    Test number
    457403098071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,105 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    745404751379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,583 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    34,583 miles
    Test number
    529021254211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,284 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    319886417373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,744 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    850681951577
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass26,978 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,978 miles
    Test number
    956250401844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,891 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    359183349416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    755955055019
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age related cracks
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  13. Fail22,130 miles (+3,075)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    477140837865
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age related cracks
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass19,055 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    221370243747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,726 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,726 miles
    Test number
    979415185047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,886 miles (+3,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,886 miles
    Test number
    199686304165
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass9,729 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,729 miles
    Test number
    608168573044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,140 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    7,140 miles
    Test number
    135936772001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,777 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    6,777 miles
    Test number
    706119891082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,568 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    5,568 miles
    Test number
    100198290071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,987 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    4,987 miles
    Test number
    802876389063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,669 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    4,669 miles
    Test number
    771955598075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,991 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    3,991 miles
    Test number
    182624397411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    3,431 miles
    Test number
    971116496015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 MBX

Does L80 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 MBX is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 MBX?
The MOT on L80 MBX is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 MBX done?
L80 MBX was recorded at 44,650 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
Has L80 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 MBX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L80 MBX 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 L80 MBX find?
L80 MBX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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