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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T21 NBYMOT history

T21 NBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 14 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2025
Mileage
150,350 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 NBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 NBY was last recorded at 150,350 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 4,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2008: 53,922 miles, lower than 54,795 miles on 14 Mar 2007.

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
145,402 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,948 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,350 miles
  • 2023 – 145,402 miles
  • 2022 – 144,362 miles
  • 2021 – 142,684 miles
  • 2020 – 140,271 miles
  • 2019 – 137,435 miles
  • 2018 – 134,805 miles
  • 2017 – 130,432 miles
  • 2016 – 126,963 miles
  • 2015 – 115,078 miles
  • 2013 – 99,413 miles
  • 2012 – 88,403 miles
  • 2011 – 73,289 miles
  • 2010 – 63,185 miles
  • 2009 – 57,596 miles
  • 2008 – 53,922 miles
  • 2007 – 54,795 miles
  • 2006 – 37,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,350 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,350 miles
    Test number
    438460507133
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
  2. Fail150,348 miles (+4,946)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,348 miles
    Test number
    162313397919
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
  3. Pass145,402 miles (+1,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,402 miles
    Test number
    809320758804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass144,362 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,362 miles
    Test number
    821826963397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail144,362 miles (+1,678)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,362 miles
    Test number
    887778895340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,684 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,684 miles
    Test number
    606235090641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,271 miles
    Test number
    331506538590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,271 miles (+2,836)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,271 miles
    Test number
    105637305796
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  9. Pass137,435 miles (+2,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,435 miles
    Test number
    165863698723
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass134,805 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    277504920169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    508955097295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,432 miles (+3,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    621755233503
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  13. Pass126,963 miles (+11,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    416811305942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,078 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    958512865021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail115,062 miles (+15,649)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,062 miles
    Test number
    598671365040
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass99,413 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    519164333342
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack
  17. Fail99,413 miles (+11,010)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    818914033355
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack
  18. Pass88,403 miles (+15,114)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,403 miles
    Test number
    765496232367
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres side wall cracked & perished but no cords showing 195/45/15
  19. Pass73,289 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    858766831341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,284 miles (+4,274)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    998084731377
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass69,010 miles (+5,825)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,010 miles
    Test number
    479952781044
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shocker bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust bracket broke on front exhaust & rear section deteriorated catching on support bracket
  22. Pass63,185 miles (+5,589)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    513836770060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth n/s & o/s rear bump stops deteriorated & n/s/r cover loose
    • NoteWater leak from o/s/f head light washer pump
  23. Pass57,596 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    953948079033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  24. Fail57,596 miles (+3,674)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    481208579042
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  25. Pass53,922 miles (-873)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    760960688099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,795 miles (+17,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    281873777022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    433703186067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 NBY

Does T21 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 NBY expired on 13 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 NBY?
The MOT on T21 NBY expired on 13 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 NBY done?
T21 NBY was recorded at 150,350 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has T21 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 NBY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 NBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 NBY find?
T21 NBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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