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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T172 RPHMOT history

T172 RPH is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 68,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,227 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 RPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 RPH was last recorded at 68,227 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2016: 42,778 miles, lower than 119,577 miles on 14 Aug 2014.

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
68,227 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,227 miles
  • 2025 – 66,733 miles
  • 2024 – 52,126 miles
  • 2022 – 48,609 miles
  • 2021 – 47,988 miles
  • 2020 – 47,181 miles
  • 2019 – 46,025 miles
  • 2018 – 44,672 miles
  • 2017 – 43,547 miles
  • 2016 – 42,795 miles
  • 2014 – 119,577 miles
  • 2013 – 32,177 miles
  • 2012 – 28,334 miles
  • 2011 – 25,068 miles
  • 2010 – 20,171 miles
  • 2009 – 14,580 miles
  • 2008 – 10,693 miles
  • 2007 – 9,750 miles
  • 2006 – 8,688 miles
  • 2005 – 7,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,227 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,227 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,227 miles
    Test number
    568024744000
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail68,227 miles (+1,494)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,227 miles
    Test number
    976726206762
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass66,733 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    205451141162
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail66,732 miles (+433)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    734615710176
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail66,299 miles (+14,173)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,299 miles
    Test number
    572775174504
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mil (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,126 miles (+3,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,126 miles
    Test number
    447204023671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  7. Pass48,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    759095313679
    • AdvisoryDrivers side front wheel looks to be in further at the top to nearside wheel

  8. Fail48,595 miles (+582)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    617679957621
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side front wheel looks to be in further at the top to nearside wheel

  9. Pass48,013 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    456341641976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,988 miles (+807)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    994056227116
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,181 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    319051109478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,025 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    694465327099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,019 miles (+1,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    797136133066
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass44,672 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    356243454808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,547 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,547 miles
    Test number
    678692562506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  16. Fail43,496 miles (+701)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    669394327973
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  17. Pass42,795 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    348084256147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,778 miles (-76,799)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    686500363061
    • 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)

  19. Pass119,577 miles (+87,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,577 miles
    Test number
    427926024271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    487732043240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,177 miles (+3,843)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    387771443200
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNsr tyre deteriorated

  22. Pass28,334 miles (+3,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    217551492154
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall deteriorated

  23. Pass25,068 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,068 miles
    Test number
    517985991189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,171 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,171 miles
    Test number
    123523090120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,580 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,580 miles
    Test number
    264845099160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,693 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,693 miles
    Test number
    384986098146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,750 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,750 miles
    Test number
    292607387143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,688 miles
    Test number
    311794786143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail8,688 miles (+715)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,688 miles
    Test number
    391834286125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass7,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    7,973 miles
    Test number
    872089395160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T172 RPH

Does T172 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 RPH is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T172 RPH?
The MOT on T172 RPH is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 RPH done?
T172 RPH was recorded at 68,227 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,851 miles a year.
Has T172 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 RPH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T172 RPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T172 RPH find?
T172 RPH passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust corroded.

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