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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T974 JCSMOT history

T974 JCS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
62,602 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 JCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T974 JCS was last recorded at 62,602 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,981 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
621 miles
Average per year
1,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,602 miles
  • 2024 – 61,981 miles
  • 2023 – 61,338 miles
  • 2022 – 60,813 miles
  • 2021 – 60,037 miles
  • 2020 – 59,444 miles
  • 2019 – 57,859 miles
  • 2018 – 56,219 miles
  • 2017 – 54,752 miles
  • 2016 – 53,084 miles
  • 2015 – 50,589 miles
  • 2014 – 48,060 miles
  • 2013 – 45,795 miles
  • 2012 – 41,527 miles
  • 2011 – 39,626 miles
  • 2010 – 38,032 miles
  • 2009 – 36,276 miles
  • 2008 – 34,461 miles
  • 2007 – 32,508 miles
  • 2006 – 30,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,602 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,602 miles (+621)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    885455878044
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,981 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    192710274247
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail61,980 miles (+642)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    795797939151
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass61,338 miles (+525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,338 miles
    Test number
    118117172630
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,813 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    260891790132
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail60,812 miles (+775)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    757986320199
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass60,037 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,037 miles
    Test number
    587208439862
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail60,036 miles (+592)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    137101673250
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    861762071835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,444 miles (+1,585)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    127419980289
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass57,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    606709303978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,859 miles (+1,640)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    374835298258
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass56,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    773981586372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,217 miles (+1,465)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    494684542387
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass54,752 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    927363547077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    796123689214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Fail53,082 miles (+2,493)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,082 miles
    Test number
    332333678958
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Pass50,589 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    828910815149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,060 miles (+2,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    128090694441
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass45,795 miles (+4,268)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    905665813131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake pipes

  21. Pass41,527 miles (+1,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,527 miles
    Test number
    106422682049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass39,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    528599861076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail39,626 miles (+1,594)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    167119061453
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,032 miles (+1,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    122334480425
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass36,276 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,276 miles
    Test number
    744642279089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,461 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,461 miles
    Test number
    710813578011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,508 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    471509987024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,593 miles
    Test number
    153303086494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 JCS

Does T974 JCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T974 JCS expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T974 JCS?
The MOT on T974 JCS expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T974 JCS done?
T974 JCS was recorded at 62,602 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 1,644 miles a year.
Has T974 JCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 JCS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T974 JCS 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 T974 JCS find?
T974 JCS failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 7 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 11 more.

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