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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T188 VPUMOT history

T188 VPU is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
126,442 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 VPU
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
17 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 VPU was last recorded at 126,442 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,801 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,641 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,442 miles
  • 2023 – 124,801 miles
  • 2022 – 122,658 miles
  • 2021 – 120,777 miles
  • 2020 – 116,060 miles
  • 2019 – 112,148 miles
  • 2018 – 108,067 miles
  • 2017 – 104,080 miles
  • 2016 – 100,067 miles
  • 2015 – 96,944 miles
  • 2014 – 93,292 miles
  • 2013 – 89,663 miles
  • 2012 – 85,735 miles
  • 2011 – 82,787 miles
  • 2010 – 79,236 miles
  • 2009 – 75,703 miles
  • 2008 – 72,080 miles
  • 2007 – 68,908 miles
  • 2006 – 64,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,442 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,442 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,442 miles
    Test number
    189239939447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,801 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    256206868577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,658 miles (+1,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,658 miles
    Test number
    978867562442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,777 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,777 miles
    Test number
    840060096472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,779 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,779 miles
    Test number
    405739210687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,060 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,060 miles
    Test number
    724361650495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,148 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    773832173199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,067 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,067 miles
    Test number
    818974559561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,080 miles
    Test number
    231067704815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,080 miles (+4,013)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,080 miles
    Test number
    534281675203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass100,067 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,067 miles
    Test number
    381058014822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,944 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,944 miles
    Test number
    818247145046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,292 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    137188034050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,663 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    107012333400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,735 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    116387322081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,787 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    189972641043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,236 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    484730540056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,703 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    254467249056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,080 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    470512048054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,908 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    170738037466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    682082456061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,985 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    183912356033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,895 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    112551856084
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T188 VPU

Does T188 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 VPU expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 VPU?
The MOT on T188 VPU expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 VPU done?
T188 VPU was recorded at 126,442 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has T188 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 VPU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on T188 VPU 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 VPU find?
T188 VPU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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