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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T938 JLAMOT history

T938 JLA is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,723 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T938 JLA
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
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T938 JLA was last recorded at 153,723 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,925 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,798 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,723 miles
  • 2023 – 149,318 miles
  • 2022 – 146,848 miles
  • 2021 – 142,975 miles
  • 2019 – 138,287 miles
  • 2018 – 134,348 miles
  • 2017 – 125,494 miles
  • 2016 – 113,426 miles
  • 2015 – 104,229 miles
  • 2014 – 95,091 miles
  • 2013 – 85,699 miles
  • 2012 – 79,294 miles
  • 2011 – 71,728 miles
  • 2010 – 61,525 miles
  • 2009 – 55,042 miles
  • 2008 – 50,097 miles
  • 2007 – 44,797 miles
  • 2006 – 39,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coolant leak Radiator area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,723 miles (+1,798)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,723 miles
    Test number
    256895119475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass151,925 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,925 miles
    Test number
    920743879375
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever is near the end of its maximum travel

  3. Fail151,925 miles (+2,607)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,925 miles
    Test number
    471992961574
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever is near the end of its maximum travel

  4. Pass149,318 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,318 miles
    Test number
    155295609370
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,314 miles (+2,466)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,314 miles
    Test number
    539168532792
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,848 miles (+2,269)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,848 miles
    Test number
    867092305246
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,579 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,579 miles
    Test number
    692682948446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,574 miles (+1,599)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,574 miles
    Test number
    160337335784
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/15 Avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,975 miles (+4,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,975 miles
    Test number
    299129907653
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge on limits 155-70-13
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing windscreen

  10. Pass138,287 miles (+3,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,287 miles
    Test number
    505462553869
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam + all front suspension components have corrosion

  11. Pass134,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    837623105151
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail134,348 miles (+8,854)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    393982608402
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass125,494 miles (+12,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,494 miles
    Test number
    727558926041
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is weak and rattly
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components rusty

  14. Pass113,426 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    646742549838
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner faces have some rust. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall has cracking
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have surface rust.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose.
    • AdvisoryThe centre exhaust box has loose internal baffles.

  15. Fail113,426 miles (+9,197)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    834249727149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner faces have some rust. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall has cracking
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have surface rust.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose.
    • AdvisoryThe centre exhaust box has loose internal baffles.

  16. Pass104,229 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,229 miles
    Test number
    226091695176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer rattling.

  17. Fail104,229 miles (+9,138)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,229 miles
    Test number
    827531795173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer rattling.

  18. Pass95,091 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    255463484478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,699 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    496509363188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass85,699 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    985629763180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,294 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    239621282182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,291 miles (+7,563)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    827470982191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  23. Pass71,728 miles (+10,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    217532181439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,525 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    490463770101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,042 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    200507009186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,097 miles (+5,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,097 miles
    Test number
    300188608149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass44,797 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    373786907127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    222007516414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T938 JLA

Does T938 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T938 JLA is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T938 JLA?
The MOT on T938 JLA is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T938 JLA done?
T938 JLA was recorded at 153,723 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has T938 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T938 JLA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T938 JLA 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 T938 JLA find?
T938 JLA passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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