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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X453 KAWMOT history

X453 KAW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 18 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,625 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 KAW
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
18 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 KAW was last recorded at 83,625 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 2,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,489 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,136 miles
Average per year
2,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,625 miles
  • 2024 – 81,489 miles
  • 2023 – 79,648 miles
  • 2022 – 74,965 miles
  • 2021 – 73,524 miles
  • 2020 – 68,289 miles
  • 2019 – 67,051 miles
  • 2018 – 65,458 miles
  • 2017 – 64,524 miles
  • 2016 – 63,514 miles
  • 2015 – 62,249 miles
  • 2014 – 60,480 miles
  • 2013 – 57,777 miles
  • 2012 – 55,588 miles
  • 2011 – 53,882 miles
  • 2010 – 52,573 miles
  • 2009 – 50,669 miles
  • 2008 – 47,880 miles
  • 2007 – 47,405 miles
  • 2006 – 40,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,625 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,625 miles (+2,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    289437387353
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,489 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    761671739304
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Fail81,488 miles (+1,840)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,488 miles
    Test number
    529534246910
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass79,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,648 miles
    Test number
    510147734602
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,648 miles (+4,683)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,648 miles
    Test number
    184473808513
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,965 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,965 miles
    Test number
    546711980272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,524 miles (+5,235)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    135327649361
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,289 miles (+1,238)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    390096877397
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  9. Pass67,051 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    905037891442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass65,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    418349425622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail65,458 miles (+934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    676764466352
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,524 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,524 miles
    Test number
    836708200572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,514 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    755801847209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,249 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    723415812986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,480 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    637621154294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    226186843224
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail57,777 miles (+2,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    476246343252
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass55,588 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    646129342298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,882 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    196891751203
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner surfaces.

  20. Pass53,882 miles (+1,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    918661551242
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner surfaces.

  21. Pass52,573 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    441120150200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    550684959227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,669 miles (+2,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    803911359221
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass47,880 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    423230048275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,405 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,405 miles
    Test number
    981824247285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    480415846277
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about X453 KAW

Does X453 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 KAW expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 KAW?
The MOT on X453 KAW expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 KAW done?
X453 KAW was recorded at 83,625 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 2,236 miles a year.
Has X453 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 KAW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X453 KAW 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 X453 KAW find?
X453 KAW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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