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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T429 WMAMOT history

T429 WMA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
137,880 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 WMA
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
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T429 WMA was last recorded at 137,880 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,875 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,880 miles
  • 2022 – 136,689 miles
  • 2021 – 135,346 miles
  • 2020 – 134,229 miles
  • 2019 – 131,608 miles
  • 2018 – 130,098 miles
  • 2017 – 117,860 miles
  • 2016 – 105,174 miles
  • 2015 – 91,450 miles
  • 2014 – 78,804 miles
  • 2013 – 67,365 miles
  • 2012 – 62,330 miles
  • 2011 – 58,395 miles
  • 2010 – 55,428 miles
  • 2009 – 51,966 miles
  • 2008 – 48,985 miles
  • 2007 – 44,521 miles
  • 2006 – 37,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,880 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front sub frame heavily corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded both rear(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,880 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,880 miles
    Test number
    169178747989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail137,875 miles (+1,186)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,875 miles
    Test number
    933015264919
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass136,689 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    968011639450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Fail136,683 miles (+1,337)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,683 miles
    Test number
    459724342039
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  5. Pass135,346 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,346 miles
    Test number
    526188549831
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear(s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle very corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak coming from engine/gearbox
  6. Fail135,334 miles (+1,105)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,334 miles
    Test number
    781600217554
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested large hole in back box and slight blow on the catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear(s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle very corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak coming from engine/gearbox
  7. Pass134,229 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,229 miles
    Test number
    667071485097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,608 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,608 miles
    Test number
    725491522016
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a slight leak of gasses
  9. Fail131,606 miles (+1,508)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,606 miles
    Test number
    593241347129
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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))
  10. Pass130,098 miles (+12,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,098 miles
    Test number
    826417125668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,860 miles (+12,686)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,860 miles
    Test number
    874451313886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,174 miles (+13,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,174 miles
    Test number
    640204725307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,450 miles (+12,646)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    555115125150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,804 miles (+11,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    746025584056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,365 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    209698583073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,330 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,330 miles
    Test number
    345451492041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass58,395 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,395 miles
    Test number
    155035981012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass55,428 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    460531170009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,966 miles (+2,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,966 miles
    Test number
    841035879041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass48,985 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    782578568084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,521 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,521 miles
    Test number
    693529967097
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Pass37,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    740737966045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,721 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    200516166041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre is starting to distort causing uneaven ware accross the tyre

Questions about T429 WMA

Does T429 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T429 WMA expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T429 WMA?
The MOT on T429 WMA expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T429 WMA done?
T429 WMA was recorded at 137,880 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 5,653 miles a year.
Has T429 WMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 WMA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T429 WMA 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 T429 WMA find?
T429 WMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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