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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T408 UCHMOT history

T408 UCH is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 154,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
154,607 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T408 UCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T408 UCH was last recorded at 154,607 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,033 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,574 miles
Average per year
4,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,607 miles
  • 2025 – 152,033 miles
  • 2024 – 148,888 miles
  • 2023 – 145,918 miles
  • 2022 – 142,926 miles
  • 2021 – 140,011 miles
  • 2020 – 137,208 miles
  • 2019 – 131,594 miles
  • 2018 – 125,847 miles
  • 2017 – 120,567 miles
  • 2016 – 114,475 miles
  • 2015 – 108,546 miles
  • 2014 – 102,777 miles
  • 2013 – 97,094 miles
  • 2012 – 91,847 miles
  • 2011 – 86,366 miles
  • 2010 – 80,494 miles
  • 2009 – 73,694 miles
  • 2007 – 72,874 miles
  • 2006 – 69,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,607 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,607 miles (+2,574)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,607 miles
    Test number
    274003788340
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,033 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,033 miles
    Test number
    734043720624
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,033 miles (+3,145)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,033 miles
    Test number
    667046886403
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,888 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,888 miles
    Test number
    754391033207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inside edges advise to change soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,918 miles (+2,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,918 miles
    Test number
    777627960463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,926 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,926 miles
    Test number
    450554477256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,921 miles (+2,910)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,921 miles
    Test number
    476401376637
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section, silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,011 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    842598339304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,208 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    525746806355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,179 miles (+5,585)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,179 miles
    Test number
    166641486037
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass131,594 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,594 miles
    Test number
    711486358821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar link bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of travel
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

  12. Fail131,594 miles (+5,747)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,594 miles
    Test number
    779257943052
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar link bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of travel
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

  13. Pass125,847 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    210692348537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,567 miles
    Test number
    548435310458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,567 miles (+6,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,567 miles
    Test number
    127558344384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass114,475 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    284580868120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,454 miles (+5,908)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,454 miles
    Test number
    944029372659
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass108,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,546 miles
    Test number
    796145985066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,546 miles (+5,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,546 miles
    Test number
    257985385024
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

  20. Pass102,777 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    359037274097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteClutch pedal biting point high.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail102,777 miles (+5,683)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    806527774004
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteClutch pedal biting point high.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Fail97,094 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    647990583003
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass97,094 miles (+5,247)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    867840683037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass91,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    105314672474
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  25. Fail91,847 miles (+5,481)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    595524972040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Pass86,366 miles (+5,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    558544781045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass80,494 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    562805980003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak from camshaft cover gasket/seal.

  28. Fail80,484 miles (+6,790)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    364344380089
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak from camshaft cover gasket/seal.

  29. Pass73,694 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,694 miles
    Test number
    121197189490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,874 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    212019337105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail72,870 miles (+3,548)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    373078837174
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has high travel †o/s mirror casing damaged †rear wiper arm missing †damage to o/s door †front no.plate damaged

  32. Pass69,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    314332456119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail69,322 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    872941256107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteADVISE ENGINE POOR RUNNING SERVISE LITE ON

Questions about T408 UCH

Does T408 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T408 UCH expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T408 UCH?
The MOT on T408 UCH expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T408 UCH done?
T408 UCH was recorded at 154,607 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
Has T408 UCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T408 UCH has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T408 UCH 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 T408 UCH find?
T408 UCH failed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill; nearside rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened; offside front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle., and 8 more.

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