Volkswagen Lupo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc
T973 VWTMOT history
T973 VWT is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 91,632 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T973 VWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T973 VWT was last recorded at 91,632 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 13,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,425 miles · 5 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,207 miles
- Average per year
- 2,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,632 miles
- 2024 – 78,425 miles
- 2023 – 75,780 miles
- 2015 – 73,710 miles
- 2014 – 70,208 miles
- 2013 – 67,861 miles
- 2012 – 65,060 miles
- 2011 – 60,399 miles
- 2010 – 55,050 miles
- 2008 – 54,714 miles
- 2007 – 46,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,632 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,632 miles (+13,207)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 91,632 miles
- Test number
- 676381940703
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,425 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 78,425 miles
- Test number
- 365182368105
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass75,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 75,780 miles
- Test number
- 743356903682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,780 miles (+2,070)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,780 miles
- Test number
- 598584081028
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass73,710 miles (+3,502)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 73,710 miles
- Test number
- 817967275059
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass70,208 miles (+2,347)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,208 miles
- Test number
- 537086474062
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass67,861 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,861 miles
- Test number
- 268739773071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail67,857 miles (+2,797)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,857 miles
- Test number
- 707237873093
- FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass65,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 65,060 miles
- Test number
- 175500982094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,060 miles (+4,661)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,060 miles
- Test number
- 197259972018
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass60,399 miles (+5,349)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,399 miles
- Test number
- 669083681058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,050 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,050 miles
- Test number
- 442889980008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,027 miles (+313)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,027 miles
- Test number
- 524722640064
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
Pass54,714 miles (+8,007)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,714 miles
- Test number
- 713826318076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,707 miles
- Test number
- 101453087018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T973 VWT
- Does T973 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T973 VWT expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T973 VWT?
- The MOT on T973 VWT expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T973 VWT done?
- T973 VWT was recorded at 91,632 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 2,433 miles a year.
- Has T973 VWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T973 VWT has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on T973 VWT 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 VWT find?
- T973 VWT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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