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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T540 PRJMOT history

T540 PRJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
107,061 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 PRJ
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
27 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 PRJ was last recorded at 107,061 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,298 miles · 3 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,061 miles
  • 2021 – 106,298 miles
  • 2020 – 105,324 miles
  • 2019 – 104,344 miles
  • 2017 – 100,745 miles
  • 2016 – 99,953 miles
  • 2015 – 99,204 miles
  • 2013 – 95,850 miles
  • 2012 – 87,470 miles
  • 2011 – 80,316 miles
  • 2010 – 74,747 miles
  • 2009 – 70,738 miles
  • 2008 – 63,563 miles
  • 2007 – 56,185 miles
  • 2006 – 36,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,061 miles (+763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    687986987127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass106,298 miles (+974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    901837275615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    112347033736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,324 miles (+980)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    791683581709
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,344 miles (+3,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,344 miles
    Test number
    750083613281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass100,745 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,745 miles
    Test number
    581105929981
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass99,953 miles (+749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,953 miles
    Test number
    666478626807
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass99,204 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,204 miles
    Test number
    555546705099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,850 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    746602193215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,470 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    618031892273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  11. Pass87,470 miles (+7,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    898891392267
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass80,316 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,316 miles
    Test number
    968017491238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    270316540183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,747 miles (+4,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    134805740138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass70,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    881366259185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,738 miles (+7,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    293576159489
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass63,563 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    721202448107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear shocker shrouds snapped

  18. Fail63,563 miles (+7,378)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    182402548118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment check
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear shocker shrouds snapped

  19. Pass56,185 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    484884737445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,017 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    261173947459
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSmear from front wipers

  21. Pass48,017 miles (+11,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    614143547131
    • NoteSmear from front wipers

  22. Pass36,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    544118256169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,591 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    244878856109
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T540 PRJ

Does T540 PRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 PRJ expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 PRJ?
The MOT on T540 PRJ expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 PRJ done?
T540 PRJ was recorded at 107,061 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has T540 PRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 PRJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T540 PRJ 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 T540 PRJ find?
T540 PRJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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