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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

R70 LYXMOT history

R70 LYX is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
137,126 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LYX was last recorded at 137,126 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,957 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,169 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,126 miles
  • 2023 – 133,957 miles
  • 2022 – 124,801 miles
  • 2021 – 117,553 miles
  • 2020 – 112,064 miles
  • 2019 – 107,886 miles
  • 2018 – 102,059 miles
  • 2017 – 99,670 miles
  • 2016 – 97,983 miles
  • 2014 – 94,337 miles
  • 2013 – 91,942 miles
  • 2012 – 90,495 miles
  • 2011 – 87,438 miles
  • 2010 – 86,286 miles
  • 2009 – 75,667 miles
  • 2008 – 68,834 miles
  • 2007 – 47,528 miles
  • 2006 – 47,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,126 miles
    Test number
    928363402964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail137,125 miles (+3,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    328566601645
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,957 miles (+9,156)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    461743423112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    182184268633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,801 miles (+71)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    873898881967
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail124,730 miles (+7,177)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,730 miles
    Test number
    578834686449
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight level sensor broken

  7. Pass117,553 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    210190729847
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWashers just providing enough water to screen

  8. Fail117,553 miles (+5,489)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    651795731390
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass112,064 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    742403861278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,886 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    633604131412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,059 miles (+2,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,059 miles
    Test number
    823380542443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass99,670 miles (+1,687)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    449252047951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll x4 coil springs slightly corroded

  13. Pass97,983 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    332025197532
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass94,337 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    729742774289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,942 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    995083303365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,495 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,495 miles
    Test number
    767353382042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    118444781077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,424 miles (+1,138)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,424 miles
    Test number
    759804481022
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass86,286 miles (+10,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    162570760039
    • NoteSlight play on both steering arms

  20. Pass75,667 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    883597539005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,834 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    280768338056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,830 miles (+21,302)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    114015838461
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass47,528 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,528 miles
    Test number
    901043937008
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    390149906102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,293 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    262298106187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R70 LYX

Does R70 LYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LYX is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R70 LYX?
The MOT on R70 LYX is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LYX done?
R70 LYX was recorded at 137,126 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has R70 LYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LYX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R70 LYX 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 R70 LYX find?
R70 LYX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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