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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T4 DECMOT history

T4 DEC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
144,310 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 DEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 DEC was last recorded at 144,310 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 5,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,338 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,972 miles
Average per year
6,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,310 miles
  • 2024 – 138,338 miles
  • 2023 – 130,621 miles
  • 2022 – 126,042 miles
  • 2021 – 120,943 miles
  • 2020 – 116,896 miles
  • 2019 – 116,531 miles
  • 2018 – 115,817 miles
  • 2016 – 114,575 miles
  • 2015 – 109,941 miles
  • 2014 – 105,459 miles
  • 2013 – 99,848 miles
  • 2012 – 90,233 miles
  • 2011 – 78,201 miles
  • 2010 – 63,554 miles
  • 2009 – 52,743 miles
  • 2008 – 42,721 miles
  • 2007 – 30,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,310 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,310 miles
    Test number
    391880570070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail144,309 miles (+5,971)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,309 miles
    Test number
    144896244967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,338 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,338 miles
    Test number
    363803763940
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail138,337 miles (+7,716)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,337 miles
    Test number
    963480095390
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass130,621 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,621 miles
    Test number
    728818934071
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail130,620 miles (+4,578)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,620 miles
    Test number
    395553152981
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass126,042 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    575465739993
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight handbrake (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFlexi exhaust has slight leak

  8. Fail126,033 miles (+5,090)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,033 miles
    Test number
    896804777068
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,943 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,943 miles
    Test number
    773576966462
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail120,942 miles (+4,046)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,942 miles
    Test number
    418980136086
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass116,896 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,896 miles
    Test number
    703007598236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail116,894 miles (+363)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    547524348648
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass116,531 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,531 miles
    Test number
    670979363879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,817 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,817 miles
    Test number
    112768027363
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both. (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi - Flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose from front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Bottom ball joint nut. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished and cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and cracking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL. (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail115,813 miles (+1,238)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    577054357957
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi - Flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both. (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi - Flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose from front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Bottom ball joint nut. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished and cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and cracking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL. (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass114,575 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,575 miles
    Test number
    374225623048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail114,575 miles (+4,634)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,575 miles
    Test number
    426558330581
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass109,941 miles (+4,482)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    845305105108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from under engine

  19. Pass105,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,459 miles
    Test number
    737266104185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail105,459 miles (+5,611)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,459 miles
    Test number
    578492594010
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass99,848 miles (+9,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,848 miles
    Test number
    837012493092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass90,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    999174482018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,233 miles (+12,032)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    256033182055
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  24. Pass78,201 miles (+14,647)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,201 miles
    Test number
    197214081489
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front brake discs corroding
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear brake discs corroding

  25. Pass63,554 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    164277170067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,472 miles (+10,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    873626070018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail52,743 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    444486889098
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  28. Pass52,743 miles (+10,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    502376089024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,721 miles (+11,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,721 miles
    Test number
    761283198043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,982 miles
    Test number
    113428277450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T4 DEC

Does T4 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 DEC expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 DEC?
The MOT on T4 DEC expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 DEC done?
T4 DEC was recorded at 144,310 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 6,151 miles a year.
Has T4 DEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 DEC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 DEC 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 T4 DEC find?
T4 DEC passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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