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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T299 KNTMOT history

T299 KNT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
102,188 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T299 KNT
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T299 KNT was last recorded at 102,188 miles on 30 May 2023, 9,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,402 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
9,786 miles
Average per year
3,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,188 miles
  • 2022 – 92,402 miles
  • 2020 – 90,037 miles
  • 2019 – 87,448 miles
  • 2018 – 80,887 miles
  • 2017 – 77,721 miles
  • 2015 – 69,639 miles
  • 2014 – 67,376 miles
  • 2013 – 63,699 miles
  • 2012 – 57,160 miles
  • 2011 – 54,180 miles
  • 2010 – 50,657 miles
  • 2009 – 46,143 miles
  • 2008 – 42,592 miles
  • 2007 – 39,178 miles
  • 2006 – 35,963 miles
  • 2005 – 33,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,188 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine start heating up (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipes greased over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Surface rust to front discs due to standing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,188 miles (+9,786)1 dangerous9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    923481363755
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine start heating up (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    877599434246
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail92,402 miles (+2,365)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    445956635847
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass90,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    314876680360
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,037 miles (+2,589)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    589945209474
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,448 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,448 miles
    Test number
    470853385285
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,432 miles (+19)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,432 miles
    Test number
    819655531818
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,413 miles (+6,526)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    964390411821
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring fell out on inspection (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass80,887 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    844236115835
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass77,721 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    136151694581
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased over
    • AdvisorySurface rust to front discs due to standing

  11. Fail77,718 miles (+8,079)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    792556264169
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased over
    • AdvisorySurface rust to front discs due to standing

  12. Pass69,639 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    260197686850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,634 miles (+2,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    232203860534
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass67,376 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    747807704347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,699 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,699 miles
    Test number
    568694003324
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber bump stops worn allowing covers to drop down

  16. Fail63,669 miles (+6,509)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    179451903340
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber bump stops worn allowing covers to drop down

  17. Pass57,160 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    237409672235
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not reaching the cords

  18. Fail57,160 miles (+2,980)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    298209962225
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not reaching the cords

  19. Pass54,180 miles (+3,523)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    458449891211
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not reaching the cords

  20. Pass50,657 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    830976080290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Fail50,657 miles (+4,514)6 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    192786780286
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCooling fan seized

  22. Pass46,143 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    451511109481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,592 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    963682408354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,178 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,178 miles
    Test number
    670993307389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    984556096246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,963 miles (+2,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    633696796263
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  27. Pass33,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    764889295284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T299 KNT

Does T299 KNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T299 KNT expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T299 KNT?
The MOT on T299 KNT expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T299 KNT done?
T299 KNT was recorded at 102,188 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
Has T299 KNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T299 KNT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T299 KNT 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 T299 KNT find?
T299 KNT failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed engine start heating up; front oil leaking excessively from engine, and 11 more.

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