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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T56 JBLMOT history

T56 JBL is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,796 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 JBL
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 JBL was last recorded at 89,796 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,531 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,265 miles
Average per year
2,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,796 miles
  • 2025 – 88,531 miles
  • 2024 – 86,622 miles
  • 2023 – 85,089 miles
  • 2022 – 83,700 miles
  • 2021 – 81,869 miles
  • 2020 – 78,600 miles
  • 2019 – 76,212 miles
  • 2018 – 72,219 miles
  • 2017 – 68,080 miles
  • 2016 – 63,935 miles
  • 2015 – 62,376 miles
  • 2014 – 60,663 miles
  • 2013 – 57,723 miles
  • 2012 – 55,155 miles
  • 2011 – 51,661 miles
  • 2010 – 47,458 miles
  • 2009 – 45,017 miles
  • 2008 – 42,713 miles
  • 2007 – 37,387 miles
  • 2006 – 31,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Service brake grabbing severely

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • N/s headlamp image poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    748728793872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,796 miles (+1,265)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    997636730433
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,531 miles
    Test number
    711520405836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,531 miles (+1,909)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,531 miles
    Test number
    992119086500
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    142746477820
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,622 miles (+1,533)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    328890959106
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,089 miles
    Test number
    508922842888
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,089 miles (+1,389)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,089 miles
    Test number
    441278462103
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,700 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    355897876105
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded

  10. Pass81,869 miles (+3,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    452389920154
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,600 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,600 miles
    Test number
    199129536973
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp image poor
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre perished

  12. Fail78,524 miles (+2,312)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,524 miles
    Test number
    529717576212
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp image poor
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre perished

  13. Pass76,212 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    947922990654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    339838600697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,219 miles (+4,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    427994895625
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass68,080 miles (+4,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,080 miles
    Test number
    535514048720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass63,935 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    473957614576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,923 miles (+1,547)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    985052661237
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre chunk missing from outer sidewll but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

  19. Pass62,376 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,376 miles
    Test number
    155270595041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,663 miles (+2,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,663 miles
    Test number
    895363984014
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

  21. Pass57,723 miles (+2,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,723 miles
    Test number
    197604873450
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

  22. Pass55,155 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    196035572028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear shockabsorber bump stops broken dirt shields insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded and weak

  23. Fail55,155 miles (+3,494)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    628875672058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear shockabsorber bump stops broken dirt shields insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded and weak

  24. Pass51,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    156537081020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail51,661 miles (+4,203)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    176037581084
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass47,458 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,458 miles
    Test number
    354196770026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,017 miles (+2,304)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,017 miles
    Test number
    320938069075
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn edges
    • NoteRear exh in poor condition
    • NoteWear front disc

  28. Pass42,713 miles (+5,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,713 miles
    Test number
    174955188457
    • NoteRear tyres wearing unevenly

  29. Pass37,387 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,387 miles
    Test number
    980596387081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    600919266092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 JBL

Does T56 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 JBL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 JBL?
The MOT on T56 JBL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 JBL done?
T56 JBL was recorded at 89,796 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,819 miles a year.
Has T56 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 JBL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T56 JBL 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 T56 JBL find?
T56 JBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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