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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T252 RSFMOT history

T252 RSF is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
53,133 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 RSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 RSF was last recorded at 53,133 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,115 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,133 miles
  • 2023 – 53,115 miles
  • 2022 – 50,195 miles
  • 2021 – 48,571 miles
  • 2020 – 47,116 miles
  • 2019 – 45,753 miles
  • 2018 – 43,653 miles
  • 2017 – 41,447 miles
  • 2016 – 39,513 miles
  • 2015 – 37,512 miles
  • 2014 – 35,349 miles
  • 2013 – 32,925 miles
  • 2012 – 30,501 miles
  • 2011 – 28,852 miles
  • 2010 – 26,281 miles
  • 2009 – 24,316 miles
  • 2008 – 21,637 miles
  • 2007 – 19,375 miles
  • 2006 – 17,798 miles
  • 2005 – 15,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,133 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,133 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    233771597932
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail53,115 miles (+2,920)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    911969071045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,195 miles (+1,624)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    785676646959
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,571 miles (+1,455)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    411318583738
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass47,116 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    441533692605
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail47,115 miles (+1,362)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,115 miles
    Test number
    277713589106
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,753 miles (+2,100)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,753 miles
    Test number
    250550529757
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass43,653 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    599515410164
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  9. Fail43,653 miles (+2,206)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    186088137802
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  10. Pass41,447 miles (+1,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    789034069459
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight travel in service brake pedal

  11. Pass39,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    305247993970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion over front suspension

  12. Fail39,513 miles (+2,001)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    277409856929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion over front suspension

  13. Pass37,512 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    998990953223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  14. Fail37,512 miles (+2,163)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    669643635860
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber torn

  15. Pass35,349 miles (+2,424)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    709827104367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass32,925 miles (+2,424)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    209438203377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass30,501 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,501 miles
    Test number
    529021812341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,852 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    265286301320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,281 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    283569390234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,316 miles (+2,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,316 miles
    Test number
    400080219312
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass21,637 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,637 miles
    Test number
    660611818375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,375 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,375 miles
    Test number
    812570727300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,798 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,798 miles
    Test number
    314518416328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,671 miles
    Test number
    911265025322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T252 RSF

Does T252 RSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 RSF expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 RSF?
The MOT on T252 RSF expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 RSF done?
T252 RSF was recorded at 53,133 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 2,067 miles a year.
Has T252 RSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 RSF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T252 RSF 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 T252 RSF find?
T252 RSF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear axle corroded.

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