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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T386 RVEMOT history

T386 RVE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2021
Mileage
148,752 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T386 RVE
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
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T386 RVE was last recorded at 148,752 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 5,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,002 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,750 miles
Average per year
5,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 148,752 miles
  • 2020 – 143,002 miles
  • 2019 – 135,033 miles
  • 2018 – 130,094 miles
  • 2017 – 125,256 miles
  • 2016 – 121,047 miles
  • 2015 – 117,999 miles
  • 2014 – 116,138 miles
  • 2013 – 116,136 miles
  • 2011 – 115,995 miles
  • 2010 – 105,969 miles
  • 2008 – 92,490 miles
  • 2007 – 81,504 miles
  • 2006 – 70,597 miles
  • 2005 – 59,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,752 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail148,752 miles (+5,750)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,752 miles
    Test number
    964711722711
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,002 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,002 miles
    Test number
    841684039373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,848 miles (+7,815)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,848 miles
    Test number
    443783446876
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  4. Pass135,033 miles (+4,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,033 miles
    Test number
    119602198300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass130,094 miles (+4,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,094 miles
    Test number
    926548858582
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  6. Pass125,256 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    467884090545
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  7. Fail125,240 miles (+4,193)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,240 miles
    Test number
    671459272638
    • 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  8. Pass121,047 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,047 miles
    Test number
    632383044292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,999 miles (+10)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,999 miles
    Test number
    849971445120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront subframe corroding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NotePower steering pipes corroding

  10. Fail117,989 miles (+1,851)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,989 miles
    Test number
    758949035107
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront subframe corroding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NotePower steering pipes corroding

  11. Pass116,138 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    119590104112
    • NoteFront subframe corroding
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on both edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge
    • NotePowersteering pipes corroding

  12. Pass116,136 miles (+141)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,136 miles
    Test number
    488244813141
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  13. Pass115,995 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,995 miles
    Test number
    486595261299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail115,988 miles (+2,312)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    227272361211
    • 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 Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass113,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    267506641021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,676 miles (+7,707)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    456435641077
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass105,969 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,969 miles
    Test number
    154521860086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,924 miles (+13,434)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    331418110071
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass92,490 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    141853438245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake disc in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail92,485 miles (+10,981)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    503053138233
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake disc in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass81,504 miles (+10,907)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    924777227256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,597 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,597 miles
    Test number
    452834966108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    114016745148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T386 RVE

Does T386 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T386 RVE expired on 17 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T386 RVE?
The MOT on T386 RVE expired on 17 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T386 RVE done?
T386 RVE was recorded at 148,752 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
Has T386 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T386 RVE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T386 RVE 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 T386 RVE find?
T386 RVE failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 3 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside side repeater not working.

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