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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T188 GUGMOT history

T188 GUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
48,888 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 GUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 GUG was last recorded at 48,888 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 2,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,076 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,812 miles
Average per year
1,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,888 miles
  • 2024 – 46,076 miles
  • 2023 – 42,732 miles
  • 2022 – 40,116 miles
  • 2021 – 37,602 miles
  • 2020 – 35,202 miles
  • 2019 – 32,771 miles
  • 2018 – 25,712 miles
  • 2017 – 20,507 miles
  • 2016 – 20,339 miles
  • 2015 – 20,141 miles
  • 2014 – 19,725 miles
  • 2013 – 19,130 miles
  • 2012 – 18,475 miles
  • 2011 – 17,775 miles
  • 2010 – 16,994 miles
  • 2009 – 16,135 miles
  • 2008 – 15,269 miles
  • 2007 – 14,617 miles
  • 2006 – 12,714 miles
  • 2005 – 10,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,888 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,888 miles (+2,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    635734207867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass46,076 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,076 miles
    Test number
    885419900675
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass42,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,732 miles
    Test number
    235394930886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,731 miles (+2,615)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    983534000358
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,116 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,116 miles
    Test number
    387259583161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced vertial link bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass37,602 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,602 miles
    Test number
    414389288148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail37,601 miles (+2,399)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    855707817578
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass35,202 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    245472214683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,771 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,771 miles
    Test number
    104388350389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,712 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,712 miles
    Test number
    920818808017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,507 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,507 miles
    Test number
    477436611957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail20,499 miles (+160)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,499 miles
    Test number
    332854368671
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both (2.7.2a)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear axle

  13. Pass20,339 miles (+198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,339 miles
    Test number
    572429120927
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on front suspension arms
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on some brakepipes

  14. Fail20,141 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,141 miles
    Test number
    256312925209
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

  15. Pass20,141 miles (+416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,141 miles
    Test number
    306152325249
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

  16. Pass19,725 miles (+595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,725 miles
    Test number
    319825424451
    • NoteStrong advise;both rear tyres have a lot of cracks in the tread [no cords visible at time of test]

  17. Pass19,130 miles (+655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,130 miles
    Test number
    839156423216
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

  18. Pass18,475 miles (+700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,475 miles
    Test number
    515103522200
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

  19. Pass17,775 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,775 miles
    Test number
    147807421266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,994 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,994 miles
    Test number
    550558320225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,135 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,135 miles
    Test number
    154305429212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,269 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,269 miles
    Test number
    490754028214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,617 miles
    Test number
    283815027202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,617 miles (+1,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,617 miles
    Test number
    771265527200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass12,714 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,714 miles
    Test number
    293478026207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    10,925 miles
    Test number
    551684715286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail10,925 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,925 miles
    Test number
    474534615247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T188 GUG

Does T188 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 GUG expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 GUG?
The MOT on T188 GUG expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 GUG done?
T188 GUG was recorded at 48,888 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 1,901 miles a year.
Has T188 GUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 GUG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T188 GUG 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 T188 GUG find?
T188 GUG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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