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Volkswagen Lupo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L8 LMWMOT history

L8 LMW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 11 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
131,436 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LMW was last recorded at 131,436 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 1,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2020: 126,386 miles, lower than 126,387 miles on 31 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,436 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,000 miles
Average per year
5,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,436 miles
  • 2022 – 130,436 miles
  • 2021 – 128,054 miles
  • 2020 – 126,386 miles
  • 2019 – 119,762 miles
  • 2016 – 119,732 miles
  • 2015 – 109,754 miles
  • 2013 – 99,801 miles
  • 2012 – 89,876 miles
  • 2011 – 81,958 miles
  • 2010 – 70,269 miles
  • 2009 – 57,690 miles
  • 2008 – 48,151 miles
  • 2007 – 38,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,436 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,436 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,436 miles
    Test number
    924433411342
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,436 miles (+1,000)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,436 miles
    Test number
    103673874739
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,436 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,436 miles
    Test number
    304407431811
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,436 miles (+2,382)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,436 miles
    Test number
    356578532572
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,054 miles (+1,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,054 miles
    Test number
    935248962370
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (arm corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (arm corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexile pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass126,386 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,386 miles
    Test number
    585805987265
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail126,387 miles (+6,625)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    847049816568
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass119,762 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,762 miles
    Test number
    857628033327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail119,732 miles (+9,978)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,732 miles
    Test number
    512674182729
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  10. Pass109,754 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,754 miles
    Test number
    565149425063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,286 miles (+9,485)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,286 miles
    Test number
    657565115007
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass99,801 miles (+9,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    328245523301
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass89,876 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,876 miles
    Test number
    586908812337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight cut to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

  14. Fail89,873 miles (+7,915)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    795346602347
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight cut to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

  15. Pass81,958 miles (+10)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    615988971259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r disc corroded on surface

  16. Fail81,948 miles (+11,679)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    307046671259
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r disc corroded on surface

  17. Pass70,269 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    820664570264
    • NoteCheck wheel alignment

  18. Fail70,266 miles (+12,576)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    344152670402
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCheck wheel alignment

  19. Pass57,690 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,690 miles
    Test number
    591942459138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,151 miles
    Test number
    410682318179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,151 miles (+10,113)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,151 miles
    Test number
    301462018108
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLow brake fluid

  22. Pass38,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    642007037122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LMW

Does L8 LMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 LMW expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 LMW?
The MOT on L8 LMW expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 LMW done?
L8 LMW was recorded at 131,436 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 5,208 miles a year.
Has L8 LMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LMW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 LMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 LMW find?
L8 LMW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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