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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T72 BVLMOT history

T72 BVL is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
150,975 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 BVL
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
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 BVL was last recorded at 150,975 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 8,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,019 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,956 miles
Average per year
9,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,975 miles
  • 2021 – 142,019 miles
  • 2019 – 132,314 miles
  • 2018 – 115,025 miles
  • 2017 – 110,740 miles
  • 2016 – 94,609 miles
  • 2015 – 83,789 miles
  • 2014 – 80,581 miles
  • 2013 – 65,818 miles
  • 2012 – 52,816 miles
  • 2011 – 38,705 miles
  • 2010 – 33,000 miles
  • 2009 – 25,579 miles
  • 2008 – 20,294 miles
  • 2007 – 14,990 miles
  • 2006 – 6,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,975 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust box section in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,975 miles (+8,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,975 miles
    Test number
    837264095295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,019 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,019 miles
    Test number
    867380811084
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail142,019 miles (+9,705)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,019 miles
    Test number
    562868080885
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass132,314 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,314 miles
    Test number
    515981923777
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail132,314 miles (+17,289)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,314 miles
    Test number
    711260870954
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass115,025 miles (+4,285)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,025 miles
    Test number
    354856890596
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass110,740 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,740 miles
    Test number
    147884660606
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Fail110,740 miles (+16,131)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,740 miles
    Test number
    324589246254
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass94,609 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,609 miles
    Test number
    496274856001
    • AdvisoryExhaust been repaired poor condition ok day of test

  10. Fail94,604 miles (+10,815)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    707560843813
    • FailureAnti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres light rubbing from arches
    • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear seat and belts not tested

  11. Pass83,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    698987951619
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box section in poor condition

  12. Fail83,789 miles (+3,208)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    476298606556
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) movement in steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box section in poor condition

  13. Pass80,581 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    498685194264
    • NoteAirbag light on(airbags not fitted)
    • NoteCorrosion in exhaust back box
    • NoteFront brake hoses located incorrectly (advise attention asap)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi worn
    • NotePlay in lower steering column bush (covered parts restricting view,advise attention asap)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front subframe,advise attention asap
    • NoteSlight front brake vibration (advise attention)
    • NoteSteering rack boots perished(advise renewing asap)

  14. Fail80,581 miles (+14,763)1 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    929415494265
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteAirbag light on(airbags not fitted)
    • NoteCorrosion in exhaust back box
    • NoteFront brake hoses located incorrectly (advise attention asap)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi worn
    • NotePlay in lower steering column bush (covered parts restricting view,advise attention asap)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front subframe,advise attention asap
    • NoteSlight front brake vibration (advise attention)
    • NoteSteering rack boots perished(advise renewing asap)

  15. Fail65,818 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    349708893212
    • Repaired at testEngine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteVehicle suspension very low

  16. Pass65,818 miles (+13,002)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    797508993287
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteVehicle suspension very low

  17. Pass52,816 miles (+14,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    707624482219
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass38,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,705 miles
    Test number
    279265281262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail38,704 miles (+5,704)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,704 miles
    Test number
    769035781237
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass33,000 miles (+7,421)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    833865810213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteInner face of front brake discs corroded

  21. Pass25,579 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    660989609227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,294 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,294 miles
    Test number
    452140218290
    • 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)

  23. Pass14,990 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,990 miles
    Test number
    552351707212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    6,296 miles
    Test number
    462058696174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T72 BVL

Does T72 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T72 BVL expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T72 BVL?
The MOT on T72 BVL expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T72 BVL done?
T72 BVL was recorded at 150,975 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 9,350 miles a year.
Has T72 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 BVL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T72 BVL 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 T72 BVL find?
T72 BVL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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