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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T396 TYAMOT history

T396 TYA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,137 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 TYA
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
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 TYA was last recorded at 76,137 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,954 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
1,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,137 miles
  • 2024 – 69,322 miles
  • 2023 – 66,553 miles
  • 2022 – 65,986 miles
  • 2021 – 65,536 miles
  • 2020 – 65,214 miles
  • 2019 – 64,501 miles
  • 2018 – 63,507 miles
  • 2017 – 62,308 miles
  • 2016 – 61,186 miles
  • 2015 – 59,747 miles
  • 2014 – 58,329 miles
  • 2012 – 55,928 miles
  • 2011 – 52,592 miles
  • 2010 – 51,019 miles
  • 2009 – 49,217 miles
  • 2008 – 47,403 miles
  • 2007 – 45,635 miles
  • 2006 – 44,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,137 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,137 miles (+183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    516676687408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,954 miles (+6,632)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    741214895885
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

  3. Pass69,322 miles (+1,979)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    311771002390
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass67,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    642982635568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,343 miles (+790)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    779001751973
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced + offside front (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass66,553 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    192123521079
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass65,986 miles (+450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    793077483161
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,536 miles (+322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,536 miles
    Test number
    981735942028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,214 miles
    Test number
    272222547191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,214 miles (+713)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,214 miles
    Test number
    888200555823
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass64,501 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    170603857487
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail64,488 miles (+981)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    211470778546
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass63,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    816879272578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,507 miles (+1,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    510073667074
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass62,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    124933828527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,308 miles (+1,122)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    764463217448
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

  17. Pass61,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    547717648274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail61,186 miles (+1,439)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    954311156889
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass59,747 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    697964315097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,329 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,329 miles
    Test number
    746922824017
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Fail58,329 miles (+2,401)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,329 miles
    Test number
    169161624057
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass55,928 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,928 miles
    Test number
    466734502315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,344 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    136713312498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,592 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    347227111024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,019 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    940351920072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,217 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,217 miles
    Test number
    901076939002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,403 miles (+1,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,403 miles
    Test number
    120691728064
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM SUMP AREA,DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING,EXHAUST TAIL BOX OUTER SKIN SEPERATING.

  28. Pass45,635 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,635 miles
    Test number
    191086117400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,373 miles
    Test number
    424605526060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 TYA

Does T396 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T396 TYA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T396 TYA?
The MOT on T396 TYA is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T396 TYA done?
T396 TYA was recorded at 76,137 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,602 miles a year.
Has T396 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 TYA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T396 TYA 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 T396 TYA find?
T396 TYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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