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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T117 PRHMOT history

T117 PRH is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2026
Mileage
54,055 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 PRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 PRH was last recorded at 54,055 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2021: 26,938 miles, lower than 29,328 miles on 23 Jul 2021.

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
54,055 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,055 miles
  • 2024 – 47,339 miles
  • 2023 – 40,214 miles
  • 2022 – 33,249 miles
  • 2021 – 26,938 miles
  • 2020 – 24,337 miles
  • 2019 – 23,092 miles
  • 2018 – 21,561 miles
  • 2017 – 20,147 miles
  • 2016 – 18,749 miles
  • 2015 – 17,184 miles
  • 2014 – 15,049 miles
  • 2013 – 10,998 miles
  • 2012 – 5,600 miles
  • 2006 – 5,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Age related corrosion under the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    404958784643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail54,055 miles (+6,716)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    574416648935
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass47,339 miles (+7,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    363258886216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass40,214 miles (+6,965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    834219909195
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass33,249 miles (+6,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    33,249 miles
    Test number
    668610235513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass26,938 miles (-2,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,938 miles
    Test number
    620789703022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail29,328 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    623018440035
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass24,337 miles (+1,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,337 miles
    Test number
    180417280179
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicle
  9. Pass23,092 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    23,092 miles
    Test number
    427633748613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily corrosion under the vehicle
  10. Pass21,561 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,561 miles
    Test number
    375674943899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vheicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail21,557 miles (+1,410)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,557 miles
    Test number
    201334833849
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vheicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass20,147 miles (+1,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,147 miles
    Test number
    171050816582
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded and minor leak
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicle
    • AdvisorySlightly cracking on both sides front and rear tyres
  13. Pass18,749 miles (+1,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,749 miles
    Test number
    363246310727
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass17,184 miles (+2,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,184 miles
    Test number
    129895595146
    • NoteMinor oil leak
  15. Pass15,049 miles (+4,051)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,049 miles
    Test number
    827709794120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass10,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    10,998 miles
    Test number
    306657803437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,994 miles (+5,394)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,994 miles
    Test number
    908497703212
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteRearw iper split
  18. Pass5,600 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,600 miles
    Test number
    736436642113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    5,322 miles
    Test number
    942576616259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T117 PRH

Does T117 PRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T117 PRH expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T117 PRH?
The MOT on T117 PRH expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T117 PRH done?
T117 PRH was recorded at 54,055 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 2,569 miles a year.
Has T117 PRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 PRH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T117 PRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T117 PRH find?
T117 PRH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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