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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,716 cc

T499 HPXMOT history

T499 HPX is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 229,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
229,839 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 HPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,716 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T499 HPX was last recorded at 229,839 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,743 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
9,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,839 miles
  • 2022 – 208,297 miles
  • 2021 – 186,465 miles
  • 2020 – 169,264 miles
  • 2019 – 163,347 miles
  • 2018 – 158,004 miles
  • 2017 – 147,183 miles
  • 2016 – 132,866 miles
  • 2014 – 126,464 miles
  • 2013 – 118,963 miles
  • 2012 – 116,034 miles
  • 2011 – 112,776 miles
  • 2010 – 106,188 miles
  • 2009 – 98,485 miles
  • 2008 – 90,321 miles
  • 2007 – 74,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,839 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,839 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    229,839 miles
    Test number
    746577988805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail229,743 miles (+21,446)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,743 miles
    Test number
    399231930120
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass208,297 miles (+21,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    208,297 miles
    Test number
    730843288151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass186,465 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,465 miles
    Test number
    936521918862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,003 miles (+16,739)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,003 miles
    Test number
    177160367314
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass169,264 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,264 miles
    Test number
    222413677961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,347 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    163,347 miles
    Test number
    115112853131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,199 miles (+5,195)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,199 miles
    Test number
    452805922865
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass158,004 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,004 miles
    Test number
    918492855962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,881 miles (+10,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,881 miles
    Test number
    375416463311
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass147,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,183 miles
    Test number
    419740610275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,181 miles (+14,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,181 miles
    Test number
    661384715467
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass132,866 miles (+6,402)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    323288637338
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished starting to crack on side walls
    • AdvisoryGear box is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded

  14. Pass126,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,464 miles
    Test number
    129624344328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,464 miles (+3,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,464 miles
    Test number
    885954044388
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass122,850 miles (+80)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,850 miles
    Test number
    489148414003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDeisel smoke slightly high

  17. Fail122,770 miles (+3,807)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    116854414093
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDeisel smoke slightly high

  18. Pass118,963 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,963 miles
    Test number
    145269803004
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass116,034 miles (+3,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,034 miles
    Test number
    695643322071
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass112,776 miles (+6,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    666144521098
    • NoteRattle from cat
    • NoteWear in front bushes

  21. Pass106,188 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    111025820062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,485 miles (+8,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    641466429071
    • NoteFront pads low!

  23. Pass90,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    422573728008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,318 miles (+15,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,318 miles
    Test number
    173263628060
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass74,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,966 miles
    Test number
    553637527070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T499 HPX

Does T499 HPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T499 HPX expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T499 HPX?
The MOT on T499 HPX expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T499 HPX done?
T499 HPX was recorded at 229,839 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 9,589 miles a year.
Has T499 HPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 HPX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T499 HPX 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 T499 HPX find?
T499 HPX passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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