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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X231 BBLMOT history

X231 BBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
106,889 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 BBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 BBL was last recorded at 106,889 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 5,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,617 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,272 miles
Average per year
4,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,889 miles
  • 2023 – 101,617 miles
  • 2022 – 96,724 miles
  • 2021 – 91,615 miles
  • 2020 – 86,409 miles
  • 2019 – 80,404 miles
  • 2018 – 72,565 miles
  • 2017 – 63,832 miles
  • 2016 – 57,346 miles
  • 2015 – 52,290 miles
  • 2014 – 47,971 miles
  • 2013 – 39,123 miles
  • 2012 – 37,251 miles
  • 2011 – 36,633 miles
  • 2010 – 35,311 miles
  • 2009 – 34,083 miles
  • 2008 – 32,803 miles
  • 2007 – 31,474 miles
  • 2006 – 29,190 miles
  • 2005 – 27,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,889 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front stone chip in windscreen
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Damage in zone 'A' of windscreen on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,889 miles (+5,272)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    501295592806
    • AdvisoryCentral Front stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,617 miles (+4,893)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    740748358066
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,724 miles (+5,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    862673098247
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,615 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    402340481673
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very small blow on cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has a bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,615 miles (+5,206)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    723600534853
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very small blow on cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has a bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,409 miles (+6,005)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    853941130864
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront front exhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,404 miles (+7,839)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    804746098899
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  8. Pass72,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    226353647000
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail72,565 miles (+8,733)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    342161793499
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass63,832 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    376766707166
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail63,832 miles (+6,486)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    596643690613
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass57,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,346 miles
    Test number
    746138422988
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDamage in zone 'A' of windscreen on limit

  13. Fail57,346 miles (+5,056)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,346 miles
    Test number
    573563348563
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDamage in zone 'A' of windscreen on limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded and rear hanger bracket adrift of exhaust

  14. Pass52,290 miles (+4,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    316198764094
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  15. Pass47,971 miles (+8,848)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,971 miles
    Test number
    945953534287
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust box mount broken away
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin badly corroded

  16. Pass39,123 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,123 miles
    Test number
    596231533274
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low
    • NoteOfside rear coil spring starting to corrode
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  17. Fail39,123 miles (+1,872)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,123 miles
    Test number
    535931733281
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low
    • NoteOfside rear coil spring starting to corrode
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  18. Pass37,251 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    286353442254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,633 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    428327431237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,311 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    984139430207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,083 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    373059339464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,803 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    763281548295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,474 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    311967047413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass29,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    273257946241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,190 miles (+2,183)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    581447346268
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  26. Pass27,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,007 miles
    Test number
    360647535478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 BBL

Does X231 BBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 BBL expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 BBL?
The MOT on X231 BBL expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 BBL done?
X231 BBL was recorded at 106,889 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 4,216 miles a year.
Has X231 BBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 BBL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X231 BBL 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 X231 BBL find?
X231 BBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 13 advisories: central front stone chip in windscreen; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 10 more.

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