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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T730 FRAMOT history

T730 FRA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,798 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 FRA was last recorded at 115,798 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,789 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,798 miles
  • 2025 – 115,013 miles
  • 2024 – 114,469 miles
  • 2023 – 113,160 miles
  • 2022 – 109,046 miles
  • 2019 – 108,413 miles
  • 2018 – 107,463 miles
  • 2017 – 106,985 miles
  • 2016 – 104,108 miles
  • 2015 – 96,942 miles
  • 2014 – 92,539 miles
  • 2013 – 91,806 miles
  • 2007 – 85,346 miles
  • 2006 – 72,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,798 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,798 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    552366848544
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,789 miles (+776)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,789 miles
    Test number
    346799430678
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,013 miles (+4)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,013 miles
    Test number
    353872628011
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail115,009 miles (+540)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,009 miles
    Test number
    806914641218
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to wheelcylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass114,469 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,469 miles
    Test number
    398553201820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,160 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    742863577719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,157 miles (+4,111)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,157 miles
    Test number
    316356128890
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,046 miles (+633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    769606488066
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,413 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    746386740728
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear shocker shrouds insecure

  10. Fail108,411 miles (+948)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,411 miles
    Test number
    672709321429
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear shocker shrouds insecure

  11. Pass107,463 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,463 miles
    Test number
    577437694428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Fail107,460 miles (+475)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,460 miles
    Test number
    603605491031
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield above rear silencer insecure

  13. Pass106,985 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    411910556299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail106,983 miles (+2,875)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    561968510238
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass104,108 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    308940281832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,942 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    938610085091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,539 miles (+733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,539 miles
    Test number
    106647584007
    • NoteSlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

  18. Pass91,806 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,806 miles
    Test number
    118292893023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,346 miles (+12,508)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    653201827127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,838 miles
    Test number
    281222926475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,838 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,838 miles
    Test number
    272111826187
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Questions about T730 FRA

Does T730 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T730 FRA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T730 FRA?
The MOT on T730 FRA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T730 FRA done?
T730 FRA was recorded at 115,798 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has T730 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 FRA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T730 FRA 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 T730 FRA find?
T730 FRA passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 5 more.

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