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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T174 AVJMOT history

T174 AVJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,182 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 AVJ
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 AVJ was last recorded at 78,182 miles on 26 May 2026, 8,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,065 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,117 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,182 miles
  • 2025 – 70,065 miles
  • 2024 – 67,310 miles
  • 2023 – 67,288 miles
  • 2021 – 67,246 miles
  • 2020 – 64,794 miles
  • 2019 – 63,205 miles
  • 2018 – 62,277 miles
  • 2017 – 61,074 miles
  • 2016 – 59,169 miles
  • 2015 – 57,659 miles
  • 2014 – 55,862 miles
  • 2013 – 54,241 miles
  • 2012 – 52,695 miles
  • 2011 – 50,759 miles
  • 2010 – 48,280 miles
  • 2009 – 44,668 miles
  • 2008 – 41,210 miles
  • 2007 – 37,702 miles
  • 2006 – 33,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,182 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,182 miles (+8,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    910707012072
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  2. Pass70,065 miles (+2,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,065 miles
    Test number
    395268904059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    248104256800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,310 miles (+22)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    148008384040
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass67,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    476644640661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,288 miles (+42)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    418050212146
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail67,246 miles (+2,452)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    844069427486
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,794 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    944722306803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,205 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    496804853096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,277 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    290906335041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,074 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    344910898655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail61,074 miles (+1,905)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    748571083308
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass59,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    963470862579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail59,169 miles (+1,510)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    451017740588
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass57,659 miles (+1,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    188714465051
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass55,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    267168754039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail55,862 miles (+1,621)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    738847454079
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,241 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    467996853074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,695 miles (+1,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,695 miles
    Test number
    159732062069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops perished

  20. Pass50,759 miles (+2,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    206690561074
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop incomplete

  21. Pass48,280 miles (+3,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    941540260076
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre worn DOWN to the legal limit

  22. Pass44,668 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    433028169066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,210 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,210 miles
    Test number
    721763968021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,702 miles (+4,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    861282477027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,492 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    142565866481
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle bent

Questions about T174 AVJ

Does T174 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 AVJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T174 AVJ?
The MOT on T174 AVJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T174 AVJ done?
T174 AVJ was recorded at 78,182 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has T174 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 AVJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T174 AVJ 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 T174 AVJ find?
T174 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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