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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T557 JAHMOT history

T557 JAH is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
159,437 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 JAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 JAH was last recorded at 159,437 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 4,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,000 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,437 miles
Average per year
4,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,437 miles
  • 2021 – 155,000 miles
  • 2020 – 149,633 miles
  • 2017 – 142,014 miles
  • 2016 – 130,319 miles
  • 2013 – 128,709 miles
  • 2012 – 118,323 miles
  • 2011 – 109,389 miles
  • 2010 – 102,036 miles
  • 2009 – 95,134 miles
  • 2008 – 88,011 miles
  • 2007 – 84,838 miles
  • 2006 – 81,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,437 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,437 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,437 miles
    Test number
    679824391153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,000 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    833499903361
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail155,000 miles (+5,367)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    555246099146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass149,633 miles (+7,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,633 miles
    Test number
    204666319726
    • 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))

  5. Pass142,014 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,014 miles
    Test number
    867583734779
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Fail142,014 miles (+11,695)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,014 miles
    Test number
    138192438203
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass130,319 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,319 miles
    Test number
    497945320841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,316 miles (+1,607)7 failures3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,316 miles
    Test number
    780802533730
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass128,709 miles (+10,386)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,709 miles
    Test number
    926363153099
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail118,323 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    837697022022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter exhaust rusty

  11. Pass118,323 miles (+8,934)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    866407422069
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter exhaust rusty

  12. Pass109,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    566717921053
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail109,389 miles (+7,353)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    998256021000
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,036 miles (+6,902)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    160497120042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Pass95,134 miles (+7,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    682797029022
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass88,011 miles (+3,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    88,011 miles
    Test number
    803902738068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,838 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,838 miles
    Test number
    664824017181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,825 miles (+3,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    880783317162
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass81,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    833627816147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T557 JAH

Does T557 JAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 JAH expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 JAH?
The MOT on T557 JAH expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 JAH done?
T557 JAH was recorded at 159,437 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
Has T557 JAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 JAH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T557 JAH 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 T557 JAH find?
T557 JAH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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