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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T276 RELMOT history

T276 REL is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 284,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
284,089 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T276 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T276 REL was last recorded at 284,089 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 13,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2015: 119,528 miles, lower than 120,024 miles on 26 Aug 2015.
  • 26 Oct 2018: 154,076 miles, lower than 154,675 miles on 9 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
270,581 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,508 miles
Average per year
11,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 284,089 miles
  • 2025 – 270,581 miles
  • 2024 – 256,490 miles
  • 2023 – 243,648 miles
  • 2022 – 224,318 miles
  • 2021 – 206,822 miles
  • 2020 – 186,473 miles
  • 2019 – 173,904 miles
  • 2018 – 154,706 miles
  • 2017 – 139,169 miles
  • 2016 – 127,826 miles
  • 2015 – 119,528 miles
  • 2014 – 109,071 miles
  • 2013 – 105,225 miles
  • 2012 – 98,426 miles
  • 2011 – 85,798 miles
  • 2010 – 78,879 miles
  • 2009 – 66,023 miles
  • 2008 – 58,075 miles
  • 2007 – 48,916 miles
  • 2006 – 40,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,089 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,089 miles (+13,508)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    284,089 miles
    Test number
    399053106170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass270,581 miles (+14,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    270,581 miles
    Test number
    568069005353
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass256,490 miles (+12,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    256,490 miles
    Test number
    308607320054
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass243,648 miles (+19,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    243,648 miles
    Test number
    702964212672
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass224,318 miles (+17,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    224,318 miles
    Test number
    248945827052
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass206,822 miles (+20,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    206,822 miles
    Test number
    463565379277
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage Pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass186,473 miles (+12,569)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    186,473 miles
    Test number
    462412899887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass173,904 miles (+19,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,904 miles
    Test number
    157693391842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,706 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,706 miles
    Test number
    452397831916
    • AdvisoryEML not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut has slight movement at top mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut has slight movement at top mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail154,076 miles (-599)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,076 miles
    Test number
    323701486358
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut has slight movement at top mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut has slight movement at top mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail154,675 miles (+15,506)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,675 miles
    Test number
    145903709358
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested emissions were failing on all 3 counts but had to abandon test as car started to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not light up (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass139,169 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,169 miles
    Test number
    711124498557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,826 miles (+8,298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    667211821251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass119,528 miles (-496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,528 miles
    Test number
    790132827625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  15. Fail120,024 miles (+10,953)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,024 miles
    Test number
    201876031413
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle rear imbalance 45% o/s /r lazy (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance all indicators (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.056 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.53 (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 335 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust mount broken (inadequate repair) (7.1.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance rear sidelights very dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted time of test
    • AdvisoryO/s/f x member has been repaired

  16. Pass109,071 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,071 miles
    Test number
    897397054114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail109,071 miles (+3,846)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,071 miles
    Test number
    249985354418
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass105,225 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    839663703342
    • NoteFront disc's corroded
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing rough
    • NoteOil leaks

  19. Fail105,225 miles (+6,799)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    968817393268
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront disc's corroded
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing rough
    • NoteOil leaks

  20. Pass98,426 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    255295782225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox,suspect nearside drivshaft seal.

  21. Fail98,426 miles (+12,628)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    267925182226
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox,suspect nearside drivshaft seal.

  22. Pass85,798 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    465161211157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,495 miles (+6,616)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,495 miles
    Test number
    997894601162
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Fail78,879 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    602144300163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass78,879 miles (+12,856)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    854264000195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,023 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    802269319154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,019 miles (+7,944)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,019 miles
    Test number
    232848919145
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass58,075 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    844793128141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,916 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,916 miles
    Test number
    164582327198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,157 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    231277216151
    • NoteCoolant level found low
    • NoteEngine oil smells fumey, and looks very dirty
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in extremely poor condition
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

Questions about T276 REL

Does T276 REL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T276 REL is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T276 REL?
The MOT on T276 REL is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T276 REL done?
T276 REL was recorded at 284,089 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 11,954 miles a year.
Has T276 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T276 REL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T276 REL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T276 REL find?
T276 REL passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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