
Volkswagen Lupo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc
T230 VWYMOT history
T230 VWY is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 120,144 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T230 VWY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T230 VWY was last recorded at 120,144 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 120,141 miles · 24 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 120,144 miles
- 2022 – 119,509 miles
- 2021 – 118,677 miles
- 2020 – 118,416 miles
- 2019 – 118,399 miles
- 2018 – 117,130 miles
- 2017 – 116,741 miles
- 2015 – 112,885 miles
- 2014 – 96,936 miles
- 2012 – 74,738 miles
- 2011 – 64,563 miles
- 2010 – 60,600 miles
- 2009 – 56,509 miles
- 2008 – 51,696 miles
- 2007 – 46,757 miles
- 2006 – 43,108 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront tyre size 185/55R14 / Rear tyre size 195/50R15
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repairRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repairRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear service brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repairRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,144 miles (+3)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 120,144 miles
- Test number
- 431478854839
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyre size 185/55R14 / Rear tyre size 195/50R15
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear service brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Fail120,141 miles (+632)2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,141 miles
- Test number
- 872869855345
- DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to test due to excessive leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass119,509 miles (+7)5 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 119,509 miles
- Test number
- 140846256358
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame - Repairs covered in underseal
Fail119,502 miles (+825)7 major3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,502 miles
- Test number
- 785342943869
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle excessively corroded and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded / leaking front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on edges / Tyre size 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass118,677 miles (+21)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 118,677 miles
- Test number
- 897711137767
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / Tyre size 175/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 175/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Service brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Fail118,656 miles (+240)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,656 miles
- Test number
- 837681822324
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken / top mount fallen apart (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / Tyre size 175/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 175/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Service brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass118,416 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,416 miles
- Test number
- 320925351714
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 17/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread low on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryService brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass118,399 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 118,399 miles
- Test number
- 407380379351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
Pass117,130 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 117,130 miles
- Test number
- 814555234083
- AdvisoryFront tyre size 185/55R14-Rear tyre size 175/60R14
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has been run flat-Damage to tyre walls
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail117,126 miles (+385)3 dangerous8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,126 miles
- Test number
- 300915225373
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass missing (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryDamage to exhaust heat shield
- AdvisoryFront tyre size 185/55R14-Rear tyre size 175/60R14
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has been run flat-Damage to tyre walls
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass116,741 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 116,741 miles
- Test number
- 316256493913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)
Fail116,731 miles (+3,846)11 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,731 miles
- Test number
- 386345599198
- 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)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked / nearside lower (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryExcessive camber to o/s/f wheel
- AdvisoryO/s headlight beam pattern poor
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre deteriorated
Pass112,885 miles (+15,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,885 miles
- Test number
- 266322555170
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,936 miles (+556)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 96,936 miles
- Test number
- 427205754150
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear axle beam corroded.
Fail96,380 miles (+21,642)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,380 miles
- Test number
- 697393244191
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear axle beam corroded.
Pass74,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 74,738 miles
- Test number
- 208183552383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,738 miles (+2,768)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,738 miles
- Test number
- 819912252340
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail71,970 miles (+7,407)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,970 miles
- Test number
- 605086732104
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass64,563 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,563 miles
- Test number
- 666156921169
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail64,563 miles (+206)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,563 miles
- Test number
- 359606621109
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail64,357 miles (+3,757)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,357 miles
- Test number
- 316614401121
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth rear shockabsorber shrouds loose
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
Pass60,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,600 miles
- Test number
- 353002900198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,600 miles (+4,091)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,600 miles
- Test number
- 252332800494
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass56,509 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 56,509 miles
- Test number
- 791010219158
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,509 miles (+4,813)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,509 miles
- Test number
- 990940119169
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,696 miles (+4,939)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 51,696 miles
- Test number
- 150652608195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,757 miles (+3,649)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 46,757 miles
- Test number
- 271134137180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 43,108 miles
- Test number
- 452533326173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T230 VWY
- Does T230 VWY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T230 VWY expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T230 VWY?
- The MOT on T230 VWY expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T230 VWY done?
- T230 VWY was recorded at 120,144 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
- Has T230 VWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T230 VWY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T230 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 T230 VWY find?
- T230 VWY passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / beam image poor; offside headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / beam image poor; front tyre size 185/55r14 / rear tyre size 195/50r15, and 7 more.
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