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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T131 YAWMOT history

T131 YAW is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,170 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 YAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 YAW was last recorded at 85,170 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 3,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,431 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,739 miles
Average per year
3,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,170 miles
  • 2024 – 81,431 miles
  • 2023 – 76,074 miles
  • 2022 – 71,506 miles
  • 2021 – 63,030 miles
  • 2020 – 53,596 miles
  • 2019 – 46,610 miles
  • 2018 – 38,579 miles
  • 2017 – 30,475 miles
  • 2015 – 28,525 miles
  • 2014 – 26,380 miles
  • 2013 – 23,652 miles
  • 2012 – 21,981 miles
  • 2011 – 19,892 miles
  • 2010 – 18,088 miles
  • 2009 – 15,300 miles
  • 2008 – 12,147 miles
  • 2007 – 10,393 miles
  • 2006 – 8,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,170 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    182020668373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,170 miles (+3,739)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    673034639692
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,431 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,431 miles
    Test number
    266151552094
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail81,431 miles (+5,357)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,431 miles
    Test number
    905820372202
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    310194900766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,073 miles (+4,567)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    947191636150
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe deteriorated & tail box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,506 miles (+8,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,506 miles
    Test number
    826055214773
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,030 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    634042275197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,029 miles (+9,433)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    568136567337
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,596 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,596 miles
    Test number
    530831232915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,610 miles (+8,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,610 miles
    Test number
    318915820135
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Slive slighly leak.

  12. Pass38,579 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,579 miles
    Test number
    667246215665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,475 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,475 miles
    Test number
    607012161075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,525 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,525 miles
    Test number
    315584305451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,380 miles (+2,728)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    138899804226
    • NoteAll Tyres Slightly Perished (Dated:1999-2002-2002-2009)
    • NoteOSR Tyre Has Flat Spot

  16. Pass23,652 miles (+1,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    387356503219
    • NoteOSR Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

  17. Pass21,981 miles (+2,089)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    286803112283
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass19,892 miles (+1,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,892 miles
    Test number
    388433711462
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  19. Pass18,088 miles (+2,788)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,088 miles
    Test number
    820367600288
    • NoteHas the timing belt been replaced.we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.
    • NoteNo reverse light

  20. Pass15,300 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,300 miles
    Test number
    203828809219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • Note175/65/14t
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracked

  21. Fail15,288 miles (+3,141)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,288 miles
    Test number
    192635309222
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • Note175/65/14t
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracked

  22. Pass12,147 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,147 miles
    Test number
    491534118248
    • Note175/65/13
    • NoteNsr sidewall perished and cracking
    • NoteOsr sidewall starting to perish and crack

  23. Fail12,147 miles (+1,754)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,147 miles
    Test number
    671934018292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Note175/65/13
    • NoteNsr sidewall perished and cracking
    • NoteOsr sidewall starting to perish and crack

  24. Pass10,393 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,393 miles
    Test number
    444994397100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,427 miles
    Test number
    240305096199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T131 YAW

Does T131 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T131 YAW is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T131 YAW?
The MOT on T131 YAW is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T131 YAW done?
T131 YAW was recorded at 85,170 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
Has T131 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 YAW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T131 YAW 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 T131 YAW find?
T131 YAW passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, and 3 more.

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