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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T156 GFPMOT history

T156 GFP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,808 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 GFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 GFP was last recorded at 83,808 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 6,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,238 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,570 miles
Average per year
2,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,808 miles
  • 2024 – 77,238 miles
  • 2023 – 74,947 miles
  • 2022 – 72,560 miles
  • 2020 – 72,465 miles
  • 2019 – 71,221 miles
  • 2018 – 70,396 miles
  • 2017 – 69,253 miles
  • 2016 – 68,211 miles
  • 2015 – 66,306 miles
  • 2014 – 63,068 miles
  • 2013 – 59,355 miles
  • 2012 – 55,542 miles
  • 2011 – 51,983 miles
  • 2010 – 48,814 miles
  • 2009 – 42,668 miles
  • 2008 – 37,422 miles
  • 2007 – 32,537 miles
  • 2006 – 29,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,808 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.

  • Corrosion to exhaust

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Corrosion to fuel filter

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,808 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,808 miles
    Test number
    360463042336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,238 miles (+2,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,238 miles
    Test number
    565488874142
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just met requirements on CO
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion over front suspension arms and subframe

  3. Pass74,947 miles (+2,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,947 miles
    Test number
    942912821837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,560 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    523656060177
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion fuel filter

  5. Pass72,465 miles (+1,244)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,465 miles
    Test number
    949586076848
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front lower suspension arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel filter
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r coil spring
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f anti roll bar link bush is perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar link bush is perished
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the engine and gearbox

  6. Pass71,221 miles (+825)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    593545671801
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar linkage bushes are splitting / perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front lower suspension arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel filter
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r coil spring
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the engine

  7. Pass70,396 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,396 miles
    Test number
    352639840055
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel filter
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail70,396 miles (+1,143)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,396 miles
    Test number
    469869965260
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel filter
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass69,253 miles (+1,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    402800922027
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass68,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    979638929855
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bump stops/dust covers worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail in shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil on engine

  11. Fail68,210 miles (+1,904)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,210 miles
    Test number
    199432156062
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bump stops/dust covers worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail in shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil on engine

  12. Pass66,306 miles (+3,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    724520594204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass63,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    216281714354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,068 miles (+3,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    238871214356
    • Repaired at testRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass59,355 miles (+3,813)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    117765923399
    • NoteNoise from rear brakes?

  16. Pass55,542 miles (+3,559)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    627678902357
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear shockabsorber outer plastic casings insecure

  17. Fail51,983 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    215059101363
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre

  18. Pass51,983 miles (+3,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    365999501368
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre

  19. Pass48,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    922596810338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,814 miles (+6,146)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    410826110410
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass42,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,668 miles
    Test number
    880730419338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,668 miles (+5,246)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,668 miles
    Test number
    384190719318
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass37,422 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    224967218366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,392 miles (+4,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    970343418339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  25. Pass32,537 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    752048217301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,436 miles
    Test number
    722469116312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T156 GFP

Does T156 GFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 GFP is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T156 GFP?
The MOT on T156 GFP is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T156 GFP done?
T156 GFP was recorded at 83,808 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 2,764 miles a year.
Has T156 GFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 GFP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T156 GFP 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 T156 GFP find?
T156 GFP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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