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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

L8 UPOMOT history

L8 UPO is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
71,586 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UPO was last recorded at 71,586 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 1,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2019: 51,324 miles, lower than 121,504 miles on 20 Nov 2015.

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
70,465 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,121 miles
Average per year
1,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,586 miles
  • 2023 – 70,465 miles
  • 2022 – 65,176 miles
  • 2021 – 58,073 miles
  • 2020 – 53,009 miles
  • 2019 – 51,324 miles
  • 2015 – 121,504 miles
  • 2014 – 117,594 miles
  • 2013 – 109,899 miles
  • 2012 – 99,593 miles
  • 2011 – 87,454 miles
  • 2010 – 77,133 miles
  • 2009 – 67,226 miles
  • 2008 – 59,804 miles
  • 2007 – 52,621 miles
  • 2006 – 45,440 miles
  • 2005 – 37,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,586 miles

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,586 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    339520633095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,465 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    716483998128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,463 miles (+5,287)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    323677001830
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,176 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    721052945502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,073 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    917881071262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,009 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    178335445107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,324 miles (-70,180)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    610597643335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,504 miles (+24)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    554848626765
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Fail121,480 miles (+3,886)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,480 miles
    Test number
    331250149565
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass117,594 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    435068614311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass109,899 miles (+10,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,899 miles
    Test number
    179404033234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass99,593 miles (+12,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,593 miles
    Test number
    936555732249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,454 miles (+10,321)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    956920431221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,133 miles (+9,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    343226620262
    • NoteFront wheels marked

  15. Pass67,226 miles (+7,422)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    752207729247
    • NoteO/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/rear shock absorber wearping.

  16. Pass59,804 miles (+7,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    693879728263
    • NoteSmaal stone chips in front windscreen.

  17. Pass52,621 miles (+7,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,621 miles
    Test number
    634553927253
    • NoteAll wheels been curbed.front discs starting to rust

  18. Fail45,440 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    290280216235
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,440 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    481020216206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    284795025282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 UPO

Does L8 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 UPO expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 UPO?
The MOT on L8 UPO expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 UPO done?
L8 UPO was recorded at 71,586 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 1,684 miles a year.
Has L8 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UPO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 UPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 UPO find?
L8 UPO passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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