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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T978 SUBMOT history

T978 SUB is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
96,358 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 SUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 SUB was last recorded at 96,358 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 4,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,815 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,543 miles
Average per year
2,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,358 miles
  • 2022 – 91,815 miles
  • 2021 – 85,682 miles
  • 2020 – 82,055 miles
  • 2019 – 79,465 miles
  • 2018 – 77,689 miles
  • 2017 – 75,618 miles
  • 2016 – 73,199 miles
  • 2015 – 71,220 miles
  • 2014 – 68,882 miles
  • 2013 – 66,731 miles
  • 2012 – 64,545 miles
  • 2011 – 62,370 miles
  • 2010 – 58,548 miles
  • 2009 – 55,676 miles
  • 2008 – 52,586 miles
  • 2007 – 51,140 miles
  • 2006 – 44,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak from sump radiator leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,358 miles (+4,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    721664918260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  2. Pass91,815 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,815 miles
    Test number
    269331962397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,682 miles (+3,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    687638471226
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    772817979584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail82,055 miles (+2,590)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    726464160149
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,465 miles (+1,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    842313633843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass77,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,689 miles
    Test number
    802380001202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,689 miles (+2,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,689 miles
    Test number
    343843373912
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass75,618 miles (+2,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,618 miles
    Test number
    601140322979
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Pass73,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    423770427866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from sump radiator leaking

  11. Fail73,199 miles (+1,979)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    689965165173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from sump radiator leaking

  12. Fail71,220 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    275459435130
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass71,220 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    558359935149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,882 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    727098724187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    295928423149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,731 miles (+2,186)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    568568123189
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass64,545 miles (+2,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    667595322155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked on side wall

  18. Pass62,370 miles (+3,822)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    266964631186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll coil springs slight corrison ??
    • NoteFront wishbones slight corrison ??
    • NotePower steering slight corrison ??

  19. Pass58,548 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    864655230184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass55,676 miles (+3,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    531936939169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass52,586 miles (+1,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    843274328131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass51,140 miles (+6,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,140 miles
    Test number
    834599837183
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass44,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    623070256146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 SUB

Does T978 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 SUB expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 SUB?
The MOT on T978 SUB expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 SUB done?
T978 SUB was recorded at 96,358 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 2,975 miles a year.
Has T978 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 SUB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T978 SUB 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 T978 SUB find?
T978 SUB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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