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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

V59 DCTMOT history

V59 DCT is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
150,267 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 DCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 DCT was last recorded at 150,267 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 4,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,278 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,989 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,267 miles
  • 2022 – 145,278 miles
  • 2021 – 133,132 miles
  • 2020 – 122,756 miles
  • 2019 – 118,491 miles
  • 2018 – 114,749 miles
  • 2017 – 106,946 miles
  • 2016 – 99,270 miles
  • 2015 – 82,704 miles
  • 2014 – 68,600 miles
  • 2013 – 52,408 miles
  • 2012 – 38,477 miles
  • 2011 – 37,589 miles
  • 2010 – 36,698 miles
  • 2009 – 35,601 miles
  • 2008 – 34,293 miles
  • 2007 – 33,418 miles
  • 2006 – 32,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front anti roll bar bushs deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front anti roll bar bushs deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,267 miles (+4,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,267 miles
    Test number
    495674135523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass145,278 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,278 miles
    Test number
    161405650107
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar bushs deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar bushs deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,276 miles (+12,144)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,276 miles
    Test number
    462989983684
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar bushs deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar bushs deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,132 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    844046853778
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,132 miles (+10,376)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    611083583928
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,756 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,756 miles
    Test number
    119269656638
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,740 miles (+4,249)4 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,740 miles
    Test number
    626465648412
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,491 miles (+3,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    246100620580
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass114,749 miles (+7,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,749 miles
    Test number
    603406715181
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting bracket weld broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass106,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,946 miles
    Test number
    824559110708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,946 miles (+7,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,946 miles
    Test number
    118821427093
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass99,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    853474605273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,269 miles (+16,565)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    277975818099
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass82,704 miles (+14,104)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    168849165479
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNoise from inside tyre when rotated o/s/r

  15. Pass68,600 miles (+16,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,600 miles
    Test number
    427792374005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,408 miles (+13,931)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    419458073005
    • NoteBody damage to o/s/f
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. Close to limits.
    • NoteSmall split in n/s wiper blade.

  17. Pass38,477 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    767313972078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,589 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    866645491050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,698 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    554766290079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,601 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    974954009151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,293 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    724260508156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,418 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,418 miles
    Test number
    243333577089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,638 miles
    Test number
    773742106177
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Questions about V59 DCT

Does V59 DCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V59 DCT expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V59 DCT?
The MOT on V59 DCT expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V59 DCT done?
V59 DCT was recorded at 150,267 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has V59 DCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 DCT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V59 DCT 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 V59 DCT find?
V59 DCT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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