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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,700 cc

T878 CJOMOT history

T878 CJO is a green diesel Volkswagen Lupo first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
184,287 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 CJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T878 CJO was last recorded at 184,287 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 7,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,414 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,873 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,287 miles
  • 2025 – 176,414 miles
  • 2024 – 168,225 miles
  • 2023 – 165,232 miles
  • 2022 – 157,192 miles
  • 2021 – 151,026 miles
  • 2019 – 143,874 miles
  • 2017 – 128,222 miles
  • 2016 – 125,834 miles
  • 2015 – 117,431 miles
  • 2014 – 109,105 miles
  • 2013 – 100,359 miles
  • 2012 – 92,250 miles
  • 2011 – 84,214 miles
  • 2010 – 75,760 miles
  • 2009 – 67,822 miles
  • 2008 – 58,924 miles
  • 2007 – 51,481 miles
  • 2006 – 40,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,287 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front bottom hose contaminated from leaking oil causing it to bulge. likely to fail soon.
  • AdvisoryCentral Front water leak from front of engine
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear backplate damp, suspect brake fluid leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail184,287 miles (+7,873)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,287 miles
    Test number
    133070183862
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bottom hose contaminated from leaking oil causing it to bulge. likely to fail soon.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front water leak from front of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear backplate damp, suspect brake fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,414 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,414 miles
    Test number
    120644892631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,225 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,225 miles
    Test number
    366102245863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,224 miles (+2,992)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,224 miles
    Test number
    318397718043
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,232 miles (+8,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,232 miles
    Test number
    734102414974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass157,192 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,192 miles
    Test number
    147916520841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,026 miles (+7,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,026 miles
    Test number
    331703238765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,874 miles (+15,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    475562103744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,604 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    120736651261
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strip missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body / front suspension corroded

  10. Fail128,604 miles (+382)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    689881214988
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strip missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body / front suspension corroded

  11. Pass128,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,222 miles
    Test number
    643428932078
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail128,222 miles (+2,388)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,222 miles
    Test number
    465839990711
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass125,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    764356891975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,834 miles (+8,403)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    672710360864
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,431 miles (+8,326)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,431 miles
    Test number
    595106405184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    819536124157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,105 miles (+8,746)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    828646524186
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  18. Pass100,359 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    866969413172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,250 miles (+8,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    299077512406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass84,214 miles (+8,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    947318301145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,760 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    412370420119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,822 miles (+8,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    340442139107
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass58,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    751670628156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail58,919 miles (+7,438)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    284040828169
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass51,481 miles (+11,030)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    271729427467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,451 miles
    Test number
    884599606126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 CJO

Does T878 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 CJO expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 CJO?
The MOT on T878 CJO expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 CJO done?
T878 CJO was recorded at 184,287 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has T878 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 CJO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T878 CJO 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 T878 CJO find?
T878 CJO failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.

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