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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T27 UPOMOT history

T27 UPO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 12 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
111,471 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 UPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 UPO was last recorded at 111,471 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,348 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
4,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,471 miles
  • 2022 – 111,348 miles
  • 2020 – 108,740 miles
  • 2019 – 101,542 miles
  • 2018 – 99,369 miles
  • 2017 – 97,706 miles
  • 2016 – 79,046 miles
  • 2015 – 74,105 miles
  • 2014 – 72,415 miles
  • 2013 – 71,395 miles
  • 2012 – 68,415 miles
  • 2011 – 65,314 miles
  • 2010 – 62,824 miles
  • 2009 – 57,218 miles
  • 2008 – 46,010 miles
  • 2007 – 34,022 miles
  • 2006 – 25,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    958378771962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,471 miles (+123)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    877527182180
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass111,348 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,348 miles
    Test number
    627588534114
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,346 miles (+2,606)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    238977228392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,740 miles (+7,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,740 miles
    Test number
    459306204412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,542 miles (+2,173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,542 miles
    Test number
    254591858096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner no cords showing

  7. Pass99,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    321035686846
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers misting (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail99,369 miles (+1,663)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    345884498384
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers misting (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass97,706 miles (+7,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,706 miles
    Test number
    450540161495
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail90,617 miles (+11,571)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,617 miles
    Test number
    642968796881
    • FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass79,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    573335973416
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light not working
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOsf shaft has witness marks, appears to have been touching chassis, not touching at time of test

  12. Fail79,046 miles (+4,941)2 dangerous3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    718784875032
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light not working
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOsf shaft has witness marks, appears to have been touching chassis, not touching at time of test

  13. Pass74,105 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    146651395051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,102 miles (+1,687)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    255624385019
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres mishaped

  15. Pass72,415 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    136195864478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,395 miles (+2,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    617813593122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,415 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    526070162160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    245188961471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail65,314 miles (+2,490)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    295388161403
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    593471360169
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail62,824 miles (+5,606)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    311451360189
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass57,218 miles (+11,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,218 miles
    Test number
    222711469152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,010 miles (+11,988)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    264584068034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,022 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    710312187019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,935 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    741613196000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,822 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    184709686458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T27 UPO

Does T27 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 UPO expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 UPO?
The MOT on T27 UPO expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 UPO done?
T27 UPO was recorded at 111,471 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 4,941 miles a year.
Has T27 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 UPO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T27 UPO 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 T27 UPO find?
T27 UPO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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