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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

R426 EGYMOT history

R426 EGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 7 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 210,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
210,355 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R426 EGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R426 EGY was last recorded at 210,355 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,690 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
665 miles
Average per year
7,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,355 miles
  • 2024 – 209,690 miles
  • 2023 – 199,801 miles
  • 2022 – 189,188 miles
  • 2021 – 186,467 miles
  • 2020 – 177,151 miles
  • 2019 – 175,254 miles
  • 2018 – 165,175 miles
  • 2017 – 155,581 miles
  • 2016 – 147,856 miles
  • 2015 – 139,863 miles
  • 2014 – 128,658 miles
  • 2013 – 119,671 miles
  • 2012 – 109,546 miles
  • 2011 – 97,621 miles
  • 2010 – 87,398 miles
  • 2009 – 78,606 miles
  • 2008 – 74,708 miles
  • 2007 – 69,406 miles
  • 2006 – 62,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,355 miles
  • MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle low

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,355 miles (+665)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,355 miles
    Test number
    107591018523
    • MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle low

  2. Pass209,690 miles (+9,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    209,690 miles
    Test number
    671683138917
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass199,801 miles (+10,613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    199,801 miles
    Test number
    471434697603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,188 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    189,188 miles
    Test number
    961137174056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,467 miles (+9,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,467 miles
    Test number
    458368193944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,151 miles (+1,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    177,151 miles
    Test number
    920951533876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass175,254 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    175,254 miles
    Test number
    740157758459
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy back box modified (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut not showing plys/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail175,254 miles (+10,079)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,254 miles
    Test number
    712920056202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy back box modified (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut not showing plys/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass165,175 miles (+9,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,175 miles
    Test number
    373378403990
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight buckle

  10. Pass155,581 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,581 miles
    Test number
    880990910152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail155,569 miles (+7,713)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,569 miles
    Test number
    666015965046
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass147,856 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    147,856 miles
    Test number
    737530241547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,863 miles (+11,205)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,863 miles
    Test number
    127133825064
    • DangerousOil leak
    • NoteOil leak bordering on a fail cert being issued this needs sorting asap

  14. Pass128,658 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,658 miles
    Test number
    438437924015
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail128,648 miles (+8,977)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,648 miles
    Test number
    625107524060
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass119,671 miles (+10,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    917666623055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail109,546 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    156938122485
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass109,546 miles (+11,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    756828922027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    508139521000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail97,621 miles (+10,223)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    689249721064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail87,398 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    102537020488
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass87,398 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    612537120027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,606 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,606 miles
    Test number
    103697419417
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded on inner face
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming worn and starting to b reak up
    • NoteFront number plate becoming defective
    • NoteN/s/r tyre becoming perished
    • NoteVaruios oil leaks

  24. Pass78,606 miles (+3,898)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,606 miles
    Test number
    980587019018
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded on inner face
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming worn and starting to b reak up
    • NoteFront number plate becoming defective
    • NoteN/s/r tyre becoming perished
    • NoteVaruios oil leaks

  25. Pass74,708 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    571628128062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,406 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    881357667014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    573745766066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R426 EGY

Does R426 EGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R426 EGY expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R426 EGY?
The MOT on R426 EGY expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R426 EGY done?
R426 EGY was recorded at 210,355 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 7,564 miles a year.
Has R426 EGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R426 EGY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on R426 EGY 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 R426 EGY find?
R426 EGY passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: upper windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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