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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T248 VAXMOT history

T248 VAX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
126,890 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 VAX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T248 VAX was last recorded at 126,890 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,871 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,890 miles
  • 2024 – 125,113 miles
  • 2023 – 124,247 miles
  • 2022 – 120,190 miles
  • 2021 – 116,462 miles
  • 2020 – 110,343 miles
  • 2019 – 104,636 miles
  • 2018 – 97,323 miles
  • 2017 – 94,619 miles
  • 2016 – 90,642 miles
  • 2015 – 86,377 miles
  • 2014 – 81,562 miles
  • 2013 – 76,858 miles
  • 2012 – 72,504 miles
  • 2011 – 67,771 miles
  • 2010 – 62,338 miles
  • 2009 – 56,189 miles
  • 2008 – 51,303 miles
  • 2007 – 45,724 miles
  • 2006 – 40,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,890 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy pipe. (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,890 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    298523524633
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy pipe. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.

  2. Fail126,871 miles (+1,758)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,871 miles
    Test number
    891950887579
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated.

  3. Fail125,113 miles (+41)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,113 miles
    Test number
    776785520287
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail125,072 miles (+825)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,072 miles
    Test number
    121532046905
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass124,247 miles (+4,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,247 miles
    Test number
    878194677735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    209467557463
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (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))

  7. Fail120,190 miles (+3,728)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    526207278461
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (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))

  8. Pass116,462 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,462 miles
    Test number
    615660748731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,343 miles (+5,707)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,343 miles
    Test number
    183187460264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  10. Pass104,636 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,636 miles
    Test number
    152049801239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,323 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    544415867358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,317 miles (+2,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    358666886220
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear coil springs and front lower suspension arms

  13. Pass94,619 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    126845107550
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre near limit

  14. Pass90,642 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,642 miles
    Test number
    740107175918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,377 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,377 miles
    Test number
    415122775077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,562 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    117742274070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,858 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,858 miles
    Test number
    688194583046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,504 miles (+4,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,504 miles
    Test number
    585438462036
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  19. Fail67,771 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    156367361460
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  20. Pass67,771 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    648197661062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,338 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    823434170091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,189 miles (+4,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,189 miles
    Test number
    492003669041
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,303 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    364256088013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,724 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    450078567015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    153477176047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 VAX

Does T248 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T248 VAX expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T248 VAX?
The MOT on T248 VAX expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T248 VAX done?
T248 VAX was recorded at 126,890 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has T248 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 VAX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T248 VAX 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 T248 VAX find?
T248 VAX passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust noisy pipe.; front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated..

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