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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T23 MOFMOT history

T23 MOF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,553 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 MOF
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
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 MOF was last recorded at 141,553 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,461 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
4,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,553 miles
  • 2025 – 139,461 miles
  • 2024 – 136,549 miles
  • 2023 – 133,903 miles
  • 2022 – 125,969 miles
  • 2021 – 122,196 miles
  • 2018 – 122,136 miles
  • 2016 – 117,521 miles
  • 2015 – 111,092 miles
  • 2014 – 108,131 miles
  • 2013 – 105,067 miles
  • 2012 – 100,300 miles
  • 2011 – 92,672 miles
  • 2010 – 83,181 miles
  • 2009 – 74,529 miles
  • 2008 – 64,280 miles
  • 2007 – 53,373 miles
  • 2006 – 43,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,553 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,553 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,553 miles
    Test number
    780337098685
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,461 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,461 miles
    Test number
    693859771641
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,435 miles (+2,886)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,435 miles
    Test number
    580527305984
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,549 miles (+2,646)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,549 miles
    Test number
    647672412621
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,903 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,903 miles
    Test number
    527476341124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,969 miles (+3,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,969 miles
    Test number
    668677687445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,196 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,196 miles
    Test number
    890595513458
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail122,136 miles (+4,615)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,136 miles
    Test number
    935499705481
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear flexi hose metal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flexible brake hose metal corroded

  9. Pass117,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,521 miles
    Test number
    288780987382
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail117,521 miles (+6,429)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,521 miles
    Test number
    655684218823
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass111,092 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,092 miles
    Test number
    383843820319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,131 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,131 miles
    Test number
    396305134369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,067 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    657470043309
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail104,915 miles (+4,615)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    627431203385
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass100,300 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    719209502247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,672 miles
    Test number
    205732791190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,672 miles (+9,491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,672 miles
    Test number
    837722491157
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass83,181 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    194023390131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,873 miles (+8,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    872301780143
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass74,529 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    883064499180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,203 miles (+9,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    151293989139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass64,280 miles (+10,907)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    464919668139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,373 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    281012677460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,997 miles
    Test number
    802008986164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T23 MOF

Does T23 MOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MOF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 MOF?
The MOT on T23 MOF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 MOF done?
T23 MOF was recorded at 141,553 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,899 miles a year.
Has T23 MOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 MOF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 MOF 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 T23 MOF find?
T23 MOF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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