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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V83 DBNMOT history

V83 DBN is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 46,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,125 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 DBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 DBN was last recorded at 46,125 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,561 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,564 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,125 miles
  • 2025 – 44,561 miles
  • 2024 – 43,022 miles
  • 2022 – 41,663 miles
  • 2021 – 39,532 miles
  • 2020 – 36,989 miles
  • 2019 – 35,057 miles
  • 2018 – 33,461 miles
  • 2017 – 31,691 miles
  • 2016 – 29,477 miles
  • 2015 – 27,544 miles
  • 2014 – 25,856 miles
  • 2013 – 24,187 miles
  • 2012 – 22,380 miles
  • 2011 – 20,208 miles
  • 2010 – 18,073 miles
  • 2009 – 16,827 miles
  • 2008 – 14,949 miles
  • 2007 – 12,916 miles
  • 2006 – 12,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,125 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,125 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    849689900300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    594380628315
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail44,561 miles (+1,539)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    217462282190
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass43,022 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    492445087816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail43,000 miles (+1,337)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    682814220542
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,663 miles
    Test number
    712565265980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail41,660 miles (+2,128)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    551579319485
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,532 miles (+2,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,532 miles
    Test number
    266698658091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,989 miles
    Test number
    700807222613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  10. Fail36,989 miles (+1,932)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,989 miles
    Test number
    198890659238
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  11. Pass35,057 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,057 miles
    Test number
    446507737573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,461 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    563439213268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass31,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    884147024347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,691 miles (+2,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    390389125062
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass29,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,477 miles
    Test number
    537430009917
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail29,477 miles (+1,933)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,477 miles
    Test number
    236962397412
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass27,544 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,544 miles
    Test number
    979449379515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    969313024379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,856 miles (+1,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    737873124390
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass24,187 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,187 miles
    Test number
    606582333361
    • NoteDamage to nearside of vehicle
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 3mm of tread
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroding

  21. Fail24,187 miles (+1,807)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,187 miles
    Test number
    417682933328
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDamage to nearside of vehicle
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 3mm of tread
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroding

  22. Pass22,380 miles (+2,172)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    405154732449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing rusty
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls and in tread pattern

  23. Pass20,208 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,208 miles
    Test number
    445062761210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBody and paintwork damage to various areas
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFront brake discs pitting to inner edges

  24. Fail20,208 miles (+2,135)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,208 miles
    Test number
    799972261237
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBody and paintwork damage to various areas
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFront brake discs pitting to inner edges

  25. Pass18,073 miles (+1,246)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,073 miles
    Test number
    924772450257
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

  26. Fail16,827 miles1 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,827 miles
    Test number
    934164879247
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on sidewalls
    • NoteBrake pipes plastic coated
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre (center)
    • NoteNeraside front tyre worn to 1.6 mm on inside edge
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  27. Pass16,827 miles (+1,878)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,827 miles
    Test number
    960064379224
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on sidewalls
    • NoteBrake pipes plastic coated
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre (center)
    • NoteNeraside front tyre worn to 1.6 mm on inside edge
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  28. Pass14,949 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,949 miles
    Test number
    771369468249
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  29. Fail14,949 miles (+2,033)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,949 miles
    Test number
    960849968227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  30. Pass12,916 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,916 miles
    Test number
    934673567248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail12,040 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    150984866249
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass12,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    464724266285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V83 DBN

Does V83 DBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V83 DBN is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V83 DBN?
The MOT on V83 DBN is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V83 DBN done?
V83 DBN was recorded at 46,125 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has V83 DBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 DBN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V83 DBN 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 V83 DBN find?
V83 DBN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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