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Volkswagen Lupo

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T965 DCDMOT history

T965 DCD is a purple petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2023
Mileage
110,230 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T965 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T965 DCD was last recorded at 110,230 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 2,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,758 miles · 1 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,472 miles
Average per year
5,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,230 miles
  • 2021 – 107,758 miles
  • 2020 – 107,022 miles
  • 2017 – 103,383 miles
  • 2016 – 100,266 miles
  • 2015 – 96,046 miles
  • 2014 – 91,765 miles
  • 2013 – 87,035 miles
  • 2012 – 80,053 miles
  • 2011 – 68,166 miles
  • 2010 – 62,121 miles
  • 2009 – 51,987 miles
  • 2008 – 37,975 miles
  • 2007 – 29,885 miles
  • 2006 – 20,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,230 miles
    Test number
    739740645470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,230 miles (+2,472)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,230 miles
    Test number
    760894098663
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    893236903830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,758 miles (+736)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    676767262519
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass107,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    179844821857
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper damaged

  6. Fail107,022 miles (+3,639)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    668644321859
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper damaged

  7. Pass103,383 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,383 miles
    Test number
    154640215378
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door has bodywork damage but no sharp edges evident
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail103,383 miles (+3,117)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,383 miles
    Test number
    163667554333
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking leak evident from drum (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door has bodywork damage but no sharp edges evident
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass100,266 miles (+4,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    929553368976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass96,046 miles (+4,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    587982406566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,765 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,765 miles
    Test number
    465550384220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,035 miles (+6,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,035 miles
    Test number
    369022893293
    • NoteO/S/R brake binding slighty

  13. Pass80,053 miles (+11,887)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    887728222390
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass68,166 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    277294331354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,121 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,121 miles
    Test number
    182746060244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  16. Fail62,121 miles (+10,134)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,121 miles
    Test number
    391590060290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  17. Pass51,987 miles (+113)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    660361019277
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip to screen
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  18. Fail51,874 miles (+13,899)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    271765509280
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChip to screen
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  19. Pass37,975 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    194640258180
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit

  20. Fail37,975 miles (+8,090)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    652410258120
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit

  21. Pass29,885 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,885 miles
    Test number
    353744857015
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

  22. Fail29,882 miles (+9,592)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,882 miles
    Test number
    271454157073
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

  23. Pass20,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,290 miles
    Test number
    120268736081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T965 DCD

Does T965 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T965 DCD expired on 9 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T965 DCD?
The MOT on T965 DCD expired on 9 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T965 DCD done?
T965 DCD was recorded at 110,230 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
Has T965 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T965 DCD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T965 DCD 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 T965 DCD find?
T965 DCD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink.

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