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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T42 PYDMOT history

T42 PYD is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 213,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
213,344 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 PYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 PYD was last recorded at 213,344 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,332 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,344 miles
  • 2025 – 210,311 miles
  • 2024 – 208,454 miles
  • 2022 – 205,087 miles
  • 2020 – 198,542 miles
  • 2019 – 190,268 miles
  • 2018 – 179,201 miles
  • 2017 – 169,477 miles
  • 2016 – 161,823 miles
  • 2015 – 153,302 miles
  • 2014 – 144,456 miles
  • 2013 – 135,257 miles
  • 2012 – 127,351 miles
  • 2011 – 116,989 miles
  • 2010 – 108,307 miles
  • 2009 – 99,246 miles
  • 2008 – 92,058 miles
  • 2007 – 83,570 miles
  • 2006 – 74,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,344 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bypass valve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryFront Upper sun strip
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have jack up damage

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,344 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    213,344 miles
    Test number
    898810198048
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bypass valve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Upper sun strip
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have jack up damage

  2. Fail213,332 miles (+3,021)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,332 miles
    Test number
    711311755784
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass210,311 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,311 miles
    Test number
    737373474007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass208,454 miles (+3,367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    208,454 miles
    Test number
    917801068217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass205,087 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    205,087 miles
    Test number
    454668879063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,542 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,542 miles
    Test number
    281049045137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has very deep cracks on edge of tread,almost down to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security doorsill to inner sill almost holed but corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCould not check spare tyre as boot area has been modified

  7. Fail198,535 miles (+8,267)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,535 miles
    Test number
    447235660067
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunstrip too wide for wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp insecure headlamp bracket broken and lamp insecure with screws missing (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has very deep cracks on edge of tread,almost down to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security doorsill to inner sill almost holed but corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCould not check spare tyre as boot area has been modified

  8. Pass190,268 miles (+11,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,268 miles
    Test number
    337838336424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass179,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    179,201 miles
    Test number
    226216510768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  10. Fail179,201 miles (+9,724)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,201 miles
    Test number
    480779656053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  11. Pass169,477 miles (+7,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,477 miles
    Test number
    821877918542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but solid at time of test

  12. Pass161,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    175491659135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail161,823 miles (+8,521)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    103157737192
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass153,302 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    153,302 miles
    Test number
    159819915178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn
    • NoteO/s/front indicator colour deteriorating

  15. Fail153,300 miles (+8,844)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,300 miles
    Test number
    827469015125
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn
    • NoteO/s/front indicator colour deteriorating

  16. Pass144,456 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    144,456 miles
    Test number
    897557104176
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  17. Fail144,445 miles (+9,188)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,445 miles
    Test number
    876776504105
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake discs corroding and brake pads worn
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  18. Pass135,257 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,257 miles
    Test number
    306139513155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,351 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,351 miles
    Test number
    976021022157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,989 miles
    Test number
    828398291024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,984 miles (+8,677)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,984 miles
    Test number
    148898791063
    • 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)

  22. Fail108,307 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    382784010117
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass108,307 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    892854610115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,208 miles (+8,962)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    480910110176
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass99,246 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,246 miles
    Test number
    611388529193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,078 miles (+7,020)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,078 miles
    Test number
    784465719135
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemp gauge inop

  27. Pass92,058 miles (+8,488)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    571699518137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops split in two
    • NoteExhaust catalyst efficiency low
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  28. Pass83,570 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    391750427198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass74,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    791922026194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 PYD

Does T42 PYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 PYD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 PYD?
The MOT on T42 PYD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 PYD done?
T42 PYD was recorded at 213,344 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,895 miles a year.
Has T42 PYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 PYD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T42 PYD 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 T42 PYD find?
T42 PYD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bypass valve; central rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; front upper sun strip, and 4 more.

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