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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T239 OWAMOT history

T239 OWA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,616 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T239 OWA
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
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T239 OWA was last recorded at 55,616 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,610 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,616 miles
  • 2025 – 55,610 miles
  • 2024 – 55,599 miles
  • 2023 – 55,442 miles
  • 2022 – 55,412 miles
  • 2021 – 55,390 miles
  • 2020 – 55,372 miles
  • 2019 – 55,333 miles
  • 2017 – 55,265 miles
  • 2016 – 55,159 miles
  • 2015 – 54,987 miles
  • 2014 – 53,844 miles
  • 2013 – 53,609 miles
  • 2012 – 51,876 miles
  • 2011 – 45,480 miles
  • 2010 – 38,694 miles
  • 2009 – 27,484 miles
  • 2008 – 22,155 miles
  • 2007 – 15,746 miles
  • 2006 – 10,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,616 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,616 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    994276221738
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass55,610 miles (+11)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,610 miles
    Test number
    440870981177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass55,599 miles (+157)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    542719255121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass55,442 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    467933157852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail55,437 miles (+25)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,437 miles
    Test number
    772274805242
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass55,412 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    773549338881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  7. Pass55,390 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    611586749982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,372 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,372 miles
    Test number
    998258003662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass55,333 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    368755770547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,271 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,271 miles
    Test number
    956357137376
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass55,265 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    974325908458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,159 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    914868684006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,987 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    920949471285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,849 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,849 miles
    Test number
    357745705090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail53,844 miles (+235)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    605516854310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass53,609 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    756790053376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,603 miles (+1,727)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,603 miles
    Test number
    166413143324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass51,876 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,876 miles
    Test number
    948526802325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,480 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,480 miles
    Test number
    425796401343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,411 miles (+6,717)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,411 miles
    Test number
    229021101363
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  21. Pass38,694 miles (+11,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,694 miles
    Test number
    450025090292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass27,484 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    443902209250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,155 miles (+6,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,155 miles
    Test number
    572506508251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass15,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    202704397114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,746 miles (+4,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    834834797124
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  26. Pass10,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,846 miles
    Test number
    631498706288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T239 OWA

Does T239 OWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T239 OWA is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T239 OWA?
The MOT on T239 OWA is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T239 OWA done?
T239 OWA was recorded at 55,616 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
Has T239 OWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T239 OWA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T239 OWA 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 T239 OWA find?
T239 OWA passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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