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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T223 VWYMOT history

T223 VWY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
96,677 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T223 VWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T223 VWY was last recorded at 96,677 miles on 9 May 2025, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,901 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
776 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,677 miles
  • 2024 – 95,901 miles
  • 2023 – 91,660 miles
  • 2022 – 86,461 miles
  • 2021 – 86,220 miles
  • 2020 – 82,999 miles
  • 2019 – 76,373 miles
  • 2018 – 62,668 miles
  • 2017 – 61,868 miles
  • 2016 – 60,353 miles
  • 2015 – 53,878 miles
  • 2014 – 49,586 miles
  • 2013 – 46,908 miles
  • 2012 – 43,474 miles
  • 2011 – 41,125 miles
  • 2010 – 36,776 miles
  • 2009 – 29,133 miles
  • 2008 – 23,200 miles
  • 2007 – 17,957 miles
  • 2006 – 15,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,677 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Possibly due to hole in silencer. (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in floor pan requiring welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer has large hole. (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorRear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer has large hole caused by corrosion.

What MOT failures 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail96,677 miles (+776)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    445228935554
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Possibly due to hole in silencer. (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in floor pan requiring welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer has large hole. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer has large hole caused by corrosion.

  2. Pass95,901 miles (+4,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,901 miles
    Test number
    300955840747
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes enlarged rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass91,660 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,660 miles
    Test number
    552782593284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,461 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,461 miles
    Test number
    288350179362
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  5. Fail86,220 miles (+3,221)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    716895786782
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    862826782647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,999 miles (+6,626)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    339381950191
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass76,373 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    940764553346
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Fail76,353 miles (+13,685)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    989908454134
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass62,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    326439619162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,668 miles (+800)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    673367638830
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass61,868 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,868 miles
    Test number
    607648016554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,353 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,353 miles
    Test number
    736300156340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,194 miles (+6,316)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    167032076936
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass53,878 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    808208278281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,586 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    666986854208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail49,433 miles (+2,525)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,433 miles
    Test number
    326272344298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass46,908 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    399413743254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,474 miles
    Test number
    206160332227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,474 miles (+2,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,474 miles
    Test number
    699000632234
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass41,125 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    849658631266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,776 miles (+7,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,776 miles
    Test number
    184047840280
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass29,133 miles (+5,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    272152299179
    • NoteTyre walls perrished.

  24. Pass23,200 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    354994498146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,957 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    192905107257
    • 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)

  26. Pass17,957 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    803715807258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,368 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    374383817110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,363 miles
    Test number
    771294216177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T223 VWY

Does T223 VWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T223 VWY expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T223 VWY?
The MOT on T223 VWY expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T223 VWY done?
T223 VWY was recorded at 96,677 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has T223 VWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T223 VWY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T223 VWY 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 T223 VWY find?
T223 VWY failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit possibly due to hole in silencer.; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in floor pan requiring welding., and 12 more.

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