Volkswagen Lupo
Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc
T388 WGJMOT history
T388 WGJ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 68,602 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T388 WGJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T388 WGJ was last recorded at 68,602 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,869 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 733 miles
- Average per year
- 1,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,602 miles
- 2025 – 67,869 miles
- 2024 – 67,224 miles
- 2023 – 64,303 miles
- 2022 – 60,800 miles
- 2021 – 57,893 miles
- 2020 – 54,941 miles
- 2018 – 52,641 miles
- 2017 – 49,875 miles
- 2015 – 49,060 miles
- 2014 – 48,277 miles
- 2013 – 47,492 miles
- 2012 – 46,952 miles
- 2011 – 45,075 miles
- 2009 – 43,063 miles
- 2008 – 39,554 miles
- 2007 – 35,735 miles
- 2006 – 31,845 miles
- 2005 – 28,455 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail68,602 miles
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside rear tyre side wall perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail68,602 miles (+733)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,602 miles
- Test number
- 630760104553
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass67,869 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 67,869 miles
- Test number
- 765290404070
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail67,869 miles (+645)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,869 miles
- Test number
- 793270981598
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass67,224 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 67,224 miles
- Test number
- 531970319158
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,224 miles (+2,921)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,224 miles
- Test number
- 860002367019
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,303 miles (+3,503)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 64,303 miles
- Test number
- 603401063957
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,800 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 60,800 miles
- Test number
- 563261881402
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail60,800 miles (+2,907)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,800 miles
- Test number
- 884408615004
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 57,893 miles
- Test number
- 388697985364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,893 miles (+2,952)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,893 miles
- Test number
- 629676908797
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass54,941 miles (+2,300)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 54,941 miles
- Test number
- 912424802011
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass52,641 miles (+2,766)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 52,641 miles
- Test number
- 830201282907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,875 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,875 miles
- Test number
- 109086130103
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall perished
Fail49,857 miles (+797)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,857 miles
- Test number
- 403971132613
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall perished
Pass49,060 miles (+783)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,060 miles
- Test number
- 217019465405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,277 miles (+785)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 48,277 miles
- Test number
- 249372264429
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass47,492 miles (+540)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 47,492 miles
- Test number
- 508693563166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,952 miles (+1,877)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 46,952 miles
- Test number
- 698891662016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,075 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 45,075 miles
- Test number
- 416906931096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,070 miles (+2,007)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,070 miles
- Test number
- 899708011029
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
- NoteNearside front tyre on 1.6mm
Pass43,063 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,063 miles
- Test number
- 614169049305
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber upper dust cover insecure.
Fail43,053 miles (+3,499)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,053 miles
- Test number
- 460378749491
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber upper dust cover insecure.
Pass39,554 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,554 miles
- Test number
- 781277638348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,523 miles (+3,788)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,523 miles
- Test number
- 890571138321
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- 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)
Pass35,735 miles (+3,890)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,735 miles
- Test number
- 972307837323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,845 miles (+3,390)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 31,845 miles
- Test number
- 274371636342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f tyre has side wall damage
Pass28,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 28,455 miles
- Test number
- 682927225313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T388 WGJ
- Does T388 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T388 WGJ expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T388 WGJ?
- The MOT on T388 WGJ expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T388 WGJ done?
- T388 WGJ was recorded at 68,602 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,923 miles a year.
- Has T388 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T388 WGJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T388 WGJ 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 T388 WGJ find?
- T388 WGJ failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 5 advisories: stop lamp(s) all not working; emissions unable to be completed; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.
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