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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T481 WWTMOT history

T481 WWT is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,721 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 WWT
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 WWT was last recorded at 74,721 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,559 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,162 miles
Average per year
3,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,721 miles
  • 2025 – 72,559 miles
  • 2024 – 68,300 miles
  • 2023 – 63,757 miles
  • 2022 – 62,111 miles
  • 2021 – 58,280 miles
  • 2020 – 51,203 miles
  • 2019 – 50,441 miles
  • 2018 – 49,660 miles
  • 2017 – 49,118 miles
  • 2016 – 46,434 miles
  • 2015 – 39,926 miles
  • 2014 – 33,514 miles
  • 2013 – 25,624 miles
  • 2012 – 17,046 miles
  • 2011 – 10,053 miles
  • 2010 – 7,829 miles
  • 2009 – 5,460 miles
  • 2008 – 5,261 miles
  • 2007 – 5,083 miles
  • 2006 – 4,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,721 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front and rear number plates cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,721 miles (+2,162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,721 miles
    Test number
    315458379733
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,559 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    191248988875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,439 miles (+4,139)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,439 miles
    Test number
    509876739749
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass68,300 miles (+4,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,300 miles
    Test number
    259386405802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass63,757 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    167049569177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,755 miles (+1,644)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,755 miles
    Test number
    712997599899
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass62,111 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    274310182495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,280 miles (+7,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    680925164456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion present under body and to suspensions components
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front wheel bearing

  9. Pass51,203 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    799982889609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail51,171 miles (+730)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    198200517856
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass50,441 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    259809217315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  12. Pass49,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,660 miles
    Test number
    663419861895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

  13. Fail49,660 miles (+542)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,660 miles
    Test number
    508677126200
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

  14. Pass49,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    559391120322
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates cracked

  15. Fail49,118 miles (+2,684)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    427184361725
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    805814967035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail46,434 miles (+6,508)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    110147166069
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,926 miles9 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,926 miles
    Test number
    127720455469
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes swelling
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront number plate scored
    • NoteInspection light on
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt stalk - casing missing - recommend replacement
    • NotePower steering pipes corroding
    • NoteRear wiper rubber missing
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteTemperature gauge workimg intermittently

  19. Fail39,926 miles (+6,412)1 dangerous2 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,926 miles
    Test number
    749540055078
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes swelling
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront number plate scored
    • NoteInspection light on
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt stalk - casing missing - recommend replacement
    • NotePower steering pipes corroding
    • NoteRear wiper rubber missing
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteTemperature gauge workimg intermittently

  20. Pass33,514 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,514 miles
    Test number
    617001154012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner surface heavily corroded
    • NoteNSF lower arm rear bush starting to split
    • NoteNon obligotory mirror missing
    • NoteOSF lower arm rear bush starting to split
    • NoteOSR Seat belt buckle outer body damaged but unlikely to affect operation of mechanism
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Fail33,514 miles (+7,890)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,514 miles
    Test number
    699811454089
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner surface heavily corroded
    • NoteNSF lower arm rear bush starting to split
    • NoteNon obligotory mirror missing
    • NoteOSF lower arm rear bush starting to split
    • NoteOSR Seat belt buckle outer body damaged but unlikely to affect operation of mechanism
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Pass25,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,624 miles
    Test number
    119621353036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail25,616 miles (+8,570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,616 miles
    Test number
    746241753098
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass17,046 miles (+6,993)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,046 miles
    Test number
    126399072452
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  25. Pass10,053 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,053 miles
    Test number
    628586961061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,829 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    7,829 miles
    Test number
    900087620073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,460 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    5,460 miles
    Test number
    104147839069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,261 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    5,261 miles
    Test number
    552822838096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass5,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,083 miles
    Test number
    424600737005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail5,083 miles (+184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,083 miles
    Test number
    924990437023
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  31. Pass4,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    4,899 miles
    Test number
    811678736092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 WWT

Does T481 WWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 WWT is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 WWT?
The MOT on T481 WWT is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 WWT done?
T481 WWT was recorded at 74,721 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,419 miles a year.
Has T481 WWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 WWT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T481 WWT 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 T481 WWT find?
T481 WWT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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