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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

V717 JGUMOT history

V717 JGU is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,430 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V717 JGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V717 JGU was last recorded at 120,430 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,419 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,011 miles
Average per year
3,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,430 miles
  • 2025 – 117,419 miles
  • 2024 – 115,063 miles
  • 2023 – 112,077 miles
  • 2022 – 109,550 miles
  • 2021 – 107,687 miles
  • 2020 – 105,792 miles
  • 2019 – 103,528 miles
  • 2018 – 101,273 miles
  • 2017 – 99,154 miles
  • 2016 – 96,811 miles
  • 2015 – 91,748 miles
  • 2014 – 85,224 miles
  • 2013 – 76,242 miles
  • 2011 – 67,265 miles
  • 2010 – 60,966 miles
  • 2009 – 58,576 miles
  • 2008 – 58,468 miles
  • 2007 – 55,898 miles
  • 2006 – 54,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,430 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,430 miles (+3,011)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    368278617705
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,419 miles (+2,356)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,419 miles
    Test number
    218970060687
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,063 miles (+2,986)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,063 miles
    Test number
    477324365490
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass112,077 miles (+2,527)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,077 miles
    Test number
    165643478079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,550 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,550 miles
    Test number
    746681347943
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,549 miles (+1,862)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    938291655998
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,687 miles (+1,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,687 miles
    Test number
    347025497382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass105,792 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,792 miles
    Test number
    452667928650
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,791 miles (+2,263)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    124192890880
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Badly damaged and part missing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,528 miles (+2,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,528 miles
    Test number
    426404565059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,273 miles (+2,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    785828423931
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass99,154 miles (+2,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    558636849899
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on many steering and suspension components.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension lower arms corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass96,811 miles (+5,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    889937595038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass91,748 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,748 miles
    Test number
    709931235012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,224 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    706571554006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail85,123 miles (+8,881)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    105476944035
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass76,242 miles (+8,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    327677103004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass67,265 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    946913161381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,966 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    321120530377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,576 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,576 miles
    Test number
    132179569214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    892761848216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,468 miles (+2,570)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    692541948248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,898 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    123556847450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    324802866203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about V717 JGU

Does V717 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V717 JGU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V717 JGU?
The MOT on V717 JGU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V717 JGU done?
V717 JGU was recorded at 120,430 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,406 miles a year.
Has V717 JGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V717 JGU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V717 JGU 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 V717 JGU find?
V717 JGU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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