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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T243 OHEMOT history

T243 OHE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 112,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
112,113 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 OHE
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
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T243 OHE was last recorded at 112,113 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 4,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,452 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,661 miles
Average per year
3,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,113 miles
  • 2024 – 107,452 miles
  • 2023 – 104,799 miles
  • 2022 – 102,806 miles
  • 2021 – 99,022 miles
  • 2020 – 95,899 miles
  • 2019 – 89,257 miles
  • 2018 – 83,817 miles
  • 2017 – 78,201 miles
  • 2016 – 75,003 miles
  • 2015 – 71,190 miles
  • 2014 – 66,567 miles
  • 2013 – 62,067 miles
  • 2012 – 55,631 miles
  • 2011 – 55,534 miles
  • 2010 – 55,363 miles
  • 2009 – 55,189 miles
  • 2008 – 54,949 miles
  • 2007 – 54,562 miles
  • 2006 – 53,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,113 miles
  • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousCoil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,113 miles (+4,661)2 dangerous14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    151967129337
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousCoil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,452 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,452 miles
    Test number
    318050823307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,451 miles (+2,652)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,451 miles
    Test number
    797453208762
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,799 miles (+1,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,799 miles
    Test number
    643453401080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,806 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    517093471452
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail102,802 miles (+1)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,802 miles
    Test number
    654983512458
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail102,801 miles (+3,779)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    657644502294
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass99,022 miles (+3,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,022 miles
    Test number
    411685624355
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,899 miles
    Test number
    415525912839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,899 miles (+6,642)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,899 miles
    Test number
    228796877134
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,257 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    151221041056
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,817 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    663949739833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre very close to limit inner edge

  13. Fail83,764 miles (+5,563)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    473040365565
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre very close to limit inner edge

  14. Pass78,201 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,201 miles
    Test number
    332064260385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    717030082451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,003 miles (+3,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    986450159111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass71,190 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,190 miles
    Test number
    816474915193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail71,189 miles (+4,622)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    676403915108
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass66,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,567 miles
    Test number
    578904804153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,567 miles (+4,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,567 miles
    Test number
    598094804195
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass62,067 miles (+6,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    476802513114
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass55,631 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    875038492019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,625 miles (+91)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    169786582091
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass55,534 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    115031211171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,363 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    411246550198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,189 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,189 miles
    Test number
    884413659114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,949 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    104149148116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,562 miles
    Test number
    284412247150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,562 miles (+692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,562 miles
    Test number
    703362847163
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass53,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,870 miles
    Test number
    994470816163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T243 OHE

Does T243 OHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T243 OHE expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T243 OHE?
The MOT on T243 OHE expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T243 OHE done?
T243 OHE was recorded at 112,113 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 3,033 miles a year.
Has T243 OHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 OHE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T243 OHE 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 T243 OHE find?
T243 OHE failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: brake load sensing valve inoperative and abs not fitted or inoperative; coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 18 more.

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