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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T448 RCFMOT history

T448 RCF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
124,569 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T448 RCF was last recorded at 124,569 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2011: 92,086 miles, lower than 93,640 miles on 4 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,183 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,386 miles
Average per year
3,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,569 miles
  • 2022 – 122,183 miles
  • 2021 – 120,348 miles
  • 2020 – 119,795 miles
  • 2019 – 118,262 miles
  • 2018 – 117,451 miles
  • 2017 – 115,159 miles
  • 2016 – 112,674 miles
  • 2015 – 109,557 miles
  • 2014 – 105,979 miles
  • 2013 – 102,949 miles
  • 2012 – 100,502 miles
  • 2011 – 92,086 miles
  • 2010 – 93,640 miles
  • 2009 – 91,371 miles
  • 2008 – 83,708 miles
  • 2007 – 73,946 miles
  • 2006 – 69,635 miles
  • 2005 – 61,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,569 miles
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,569 miles (+2,386)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,569 miles
    Test number
    560568160896
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,183 miles (+1,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    329149523934
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,348 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,348 miles
    Test number
    234049366528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,795 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,795 miles
    Test number
    139717477525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,262 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    556834492271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,451 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,451 miles
    Test number
    563490185629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail117,416 miles (+2,257)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,416 miles
    Test number
    413616425723
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass115,159 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    336080148399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass112,674 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,674 miles
    Test number
    479622162834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,557 miles (+3,578)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,557 miles
    Test number
    545165865069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass105,979 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,979 miles
    Test number
    577417654073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,949 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    197990453023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,502 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    867907862052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,086 miles (-1,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    999539161095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,640 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    623233760020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,371 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    941061979037
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail91,371 miles (+7,663)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    531190979060
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass83,708 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,708 miles
    Test number
    591983218189
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail83,708 miles (+9,762)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,708 miles
    Test number
    612243218140
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass73,946 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,946 miles
    Test number
    422041727195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,635 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,635 miles
    Test number
    532538226185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    582277335299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 RCF

Does T448 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 RCF expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 RCF?
The MOT on T448 RCF expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 RCF done?
T448 RCF was recorded at 124,569 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
Has T448 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 RCF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T448 RCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T448 RCF find?
T448 RCF failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 2 major defects: offside headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced; oil leaking excessively from engine.

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