Volkswagen Lupo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T871 ABVMOT history
T871 ABV is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 91,309 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T871 ABV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T871 ABV was last recorded at 91,309 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,276 miles · 9 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 3,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 91,309 miles
- 2022 – 81,954 miles
- 2021 – 79,798 miles
- 2012 – 79,151 miles
- 2011 – 64,734 miles
- 2010 – 53,026 miles
- 2009 – 47,368 miles
- 2008 – 42,571 miles
- 2007 – 35,203 miles
- 2006 – 32,715 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,309 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front and rear subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,309 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 91,309 miles
- Test number
- 337556000492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,276 miles (+9,322)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,276 miles
- Test number
- 716805023426
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrdoed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Pass81,954 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 81,954 miles
- Test number
- 392444878058
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,954 miles (+2,156)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,954 miles
- Test number
- 312924518834
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,798 miles (+647)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,798 miles
- Test number
- 156335443165
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes are corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail79,151 miles (+616)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,151 miles
- Test number
- 896533652173
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail78,535 miles (+13,801)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,535 miles
- Test number
- 746530242135
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- NoteSlight cracking on tread of both rear tyres
Fail64,734 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,734 miles
- Test number
- 529973731174
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear bump stops perished.
Pass64,734 miles (+11,708)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,734 miles
- Test number
- 778923931100
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear bump stops perished.
Pass53,026 miles (+5,658)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 53,026 miles
- Test number
- 101465370027
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass47,368 miles (+4,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 47,368 miles
- Test number
- 482433129064
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,571 miles (+7,368)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,571 miles
- Test number
- 443470118071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,203 miles (+2,488)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,203 miles
- Test number
- 204291117065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 32,715 miles
- Test number
- 323303116000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T871 ABV
- Does T871 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T871 ABV expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T871 ABV?
- The MOT on T871 ABV expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T871 ABV done?
- T871 ABV was recorded at 91,309 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 3,150 miles a year.
- Has T871 ABV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T871 ABV has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T871 ABV 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 T871 ABV find?
- T871 ABV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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