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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T973 DJOMOT history

T973 DJO is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
120,624 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 DJO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 DJO was last recorded at 120,624 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,616 miles · 19 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,624 miles
  • 2020 – 120,616 miles
  • 2017 – 120,612 miles
  • 2016 – 117,258 miles
  • 2015 – 108,087 miles
  • 2014 – 104,419 miles
  • 2012 – 98,008 miles
  • 2011 – 89,604 miles
  • 2010 – 81,205 miles
  • 2009 – 73,742 miles
  • 2008 – 71,147 miles
  • 2007 – 68,133 miles
  • 2006 – 64,210 miles
  • 2005 – 58,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,624 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,624 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    613986748509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail120,624 miles (+8)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    279791698345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass120,616 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,616 miles
    Test number
    627241353416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail120,614 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,614 miles
    Test number
    155113393597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned +LEAKING (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED AND SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED AND SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL HAS A CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,612 miles (+3,354)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,612 miles
    Test number
    438509706448
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front plastic panel loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  6. Pass117,258 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    644388881967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail117,258 miles (+9,171)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    153032893352
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass108,087 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    987554875152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass104,419 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,419 miles
    Test number
    256342494148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,008 miles (+8,404)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,008 miles
    Test number
    119987912315
    • NoteBoth the front tyres are worn thin on the inner shoulders
    • NoteNearside rear tyre becoming perished and approaching the wear bars
    • NoteOffside rear tyre becoming perished

  11. Pass89,604 miles (+8,399)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    575021311388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,205 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    871489810338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,742 miles (+2,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    324034619325
    • NoteRear silencer badly corroded and thin in places

  14. Pass71,147 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    540253528383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,133 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,133 miles
    Test number
    470718617360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,210 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    652814726375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,159 miles (+59)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,159 miles
    Test number
    534957316388
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  18. Fail64,100 miles (+5,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,100 miles
    Test number
    371193886242
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass58,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    932985585233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 DJO

Does T973 DJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T973 DJO expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T973 DJO?
The MOT on T973 DJO expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T973 DJO done?
T973 DJO was recorded at 120,624 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has T973 DJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 DJO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T973 DJO 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 T973 DJO find?
T973 DJO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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