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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T265 FBKMOT history

T265 FBK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
190,032 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 FBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 FBK was last recorded at 190,032 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 3,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,203 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,829 miles
Average per year
6,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,032 miles
  • 2022 – 186,203 miles
  • 2021 – 186,189 miles
  • 2020 – 185,344 miles
  • 2019 – 180,381 miles
  • 2018 – 177,850 miles
  • 2017 – 169,946 miles
  • 2016 – 163,605 miles
  • 2015 – 152,638 miles
  • 2014 – 149,129 miles
  • 2013 – 144,503 miles
  • 2012 – 134,309 miles
  • 2011 – 126,672 miles
  • 2010 – 118,850 miles
  • 2009 – 110,274 miles
  • 2008 – 101,650 miles
  • 2006 – 87,293 miles
  • 2005 – 72,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,032 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake poor adjustment

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,032 miles (+3,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    190,032 miles
    Test number
    184374450341
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor adjustment

  2. Pass186,203 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,203 miles
    Test number
    201672239996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,189 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    186,189 miles
    Test number
    997238402303
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail186,189 miles (+845)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,189 miles
    Test number
    468901859772
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass185,344 miles (+4,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    185,344 miles
    Test number
    517394518340
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass180,381 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    180,381 miles
    Test number
    284382673562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail180,371 miles (+2,521)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,371 miles
    Test number
    156772083153
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass177,850 miles (+7,904)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    177,850 miles
    Test number
    729084706470
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section and front flexi pipe also poor (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Close to wear marks
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  9. Pass169,946 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    169,946 miles
    Test number
    998067174436
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail169,930 miles (+6,325)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,930 miles
    Test number
    906081906641
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass163,605 miles (+10,967)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    158582810460
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass152,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,638 miles
    Test number
    276545435047
    • 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)

  13. Fail152,638 miles (+3,509)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,638 miles
    Test number
    597215235009
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass149,129 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    149,129 miles
    Test number
    717253524080
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass144,503 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    144,503 miles
    Test number
    408706433030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail144,299 miles (+9,990)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,299 miles
    Test number
    275121033006
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass134,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    185592732042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,309 miles (+7,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    156052532470
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  19. Pass126,672 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    279615841032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,671 miles (+7,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    147652541472
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass118,850 miles (+8,576)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    114953530054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    110,274 miles
    Test number
    242154049034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,274 miles (+8,624)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,274 miles
    Test number
    443684249040
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass101,650 miles (+14,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    101,650 miles
    Test number
    132019208044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass87,293 miles (+15,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    642549446338
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass72,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    490746035459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,263 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    723436235384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T265 FBK

Does T265 FBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T265 FBK expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T265 FBK?
The MOT on T265 FBK expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T265 FBK done?
T265 FBK was recorded at 190,032 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 6,404 miles a year.
Has T265 FBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 FBK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T265 FBK 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 T265 FBK find?
T265 FBK passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; parking brake poor adjustment.

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