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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V72 MEVMOT history

V72 MEV is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,799 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 MEV
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
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 MEV was last recorded at 153,799 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,489 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,310 miles
Average per year
6,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,799 miles
  • 2024 – 152,489 miles
  • 2023 – 151,426 miles
  • 2022 – 150,330 miles
  • 2021 – 149,290 miles
  • 2020 – 148,857 miles
  • 2019 – 147,245 miles
  • 2018 – 142,787 miles
  • 2017 – 139,534 miles
  • 2016 – 135,771 miles
  • 2015 – 129,211 miles
  • 2014 – 120,320 miles
  • 2013 – 109,418 miles
  • 2012 – 98,140 miles
  • 2011 – 83,254 miles
  • 2010 – 66,098 miles
  • 2009 – 51,159 miles
  • 2008 – 35,701 miles
  • 2007 – 27,884 miles
  • 2006 – 24,778 miles
  • 2005 – 21,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,799 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,799 miles (+1,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,799 miles
    Test number
    952859011079
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass152,489 miles (+1,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,489 miles
    Test number
    725819642189
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass151,426 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,426 miles
    Test number
    563347117803
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail151,426 miles (+1,096)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,426 miles
    Test number
    281295365210
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass150,330 miles (+1,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,330 miles
    Test number
    579645963358
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass149,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,290 miles
    Test number
    474312768451
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail149,290 miles (+433)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,290 miles
    Test number
    433810752449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass148,857 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,857 miles
    Test number
    633317915547
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail148,856 miles (+1,611)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,856 miles
    Test number
    874930335772
    • 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass147,245 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,245 miles
    Test number
    671317873588
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail147,244 miles (+4,457)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    368405316211
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass142,787 miles (+3,253)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,787 miles
    Test number
    367944617551
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass139,534 miles (+3,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,534 miles
    Test number
    649039660403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass135,771 miles (+6,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,771 miles
    Test number
    627340012573
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear coil springs corroding

  15. Pass129,211 miles (+8,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    539505385722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass120,320 miles (+10,902)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    357346514321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,418 miles (+11,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,418 miles
    Test number
    576050933332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,140 miles (+14,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,140 miles
    Test number
    467403732460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,254 miles (+17,156)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,254 miles
    Test number
    795924201371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,098 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    943910210315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,672 miles (+14,513)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    950945700311
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass51,159 miles (+15,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    743604309327
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,701 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    532767488217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,884 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    401843697271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,778 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,778 miles
    Test number
    914671896223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,297 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    21,297 miles
    Test number
    711305885253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight crazing cracking on both rear tyres on inner and outer sidewalls but not to cord

Questions about V72 MEV

Does V72 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 MEV is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V72 MEV?
The MOT on V72 MEV is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 MEV done?
V72 MEV was recorded at 153,799 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,605 miles a year.
Has V72 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 MEV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V72 MEV 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 V72 MEV find?
V72 MEV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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