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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T434 PDAMOT history

T434 PDA is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,047 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T434 PDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T434 PDA was last recorded at 144,047 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,035 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,047 miles
  • 2025 – 141,411 miles
  • 2024 – 132,838 miles
  • 2023 – 118,192 miles
  • 2019 – 111,699 miles
  • 2018 – 105,152 miles
  • 2016 – 101,107 miles
  • 2015 – 99,288 miles
  • 2014 – 96,096 miles
  • 2013 – 89,435 miles
  • 2012 – 81,384 miles
  • 2011 – 76,325 miles
  • 2010 – 69,717 miles
  • 2009 – 57,211 miles
  • 2008 – 52,891 miles
  • 2007 – 48,337 miles
  • 2006 – 42,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,047 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring retainer missing but spring is secure

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,047 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,047 miles
    Test number
    527579036390
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring retainer missing but spring is secure

  2. Fail144,035 miles (+59)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,035 miles
    Test number
    654273446177
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,976 miles (+2,565)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,976 miles
    Test number
    574154351379
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to get stable fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear coil spring retainer missing but spring secure

  4. Fail141,411 miles (+8,573)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,411 miles
    Test number
    338604028002
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,838 miles (+14,646)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,838 miles
    Test number
    902745035038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,192 miles (+6,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,192 miles
    Test number
    386966759128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass111,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    414546519766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded

  8. Fail111,699 miles (+6,547)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    109476028627
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass105,152 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,152 miles
    Test number
    255141722597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail105,132 miles (+4,025)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    723875868970
    • 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    988076537023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,107 miles (+1,819)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    121776274375
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass99,288 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    162827946506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass96,096 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,096 miles
    Test number
    306752254242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,435 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    456215943229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Fail89,431 miles (+8,047)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    759113243225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass81,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,384 miles
    Test number
    728808732269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,384 miles (+5,059)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,384 miles
    Test number
    348591832483
    • 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)

  19. Pass76,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    645389241220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,325 miles (+6,608)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    925154741248
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  21. Pass69,717 miles (+12,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    681216820280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    312328739480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail57,211 miles (+4,320)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    581458239223
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    494786228271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,891 miles (+4,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    591786028226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass48,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    633979527296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,337 miles (+5,941)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    651559627277
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass42,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,396 miles
    Test number
    720797736219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T434 PDA

Does T434 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T434 PDA is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T434 PDA?
The MOT on T434 PDA is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T434 PDA done?
T434 PDA was recorded at 144,047 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,172 miles a year.
Has T434 PDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T434 PDA has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T434 PDA 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 T434 PDA find?
T434 PDA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring retainer missing but spring is secure.

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