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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

X49 HVLMOT history

X49 HVL is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 22 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2022
Mileage
74,468 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 HVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X49 HVL was last recorded at 74,468 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2016: 50,712 miles, lower than 57,045 miles on 29 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,861 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,607 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,468 miles
  • 2021 – 72,861 miles
  • 2020 – 69,939 miles
  • 2019 – 67,760 miles
  • 2018 – 64,993 miles
  • 2017 – 62,082 miles
  • 2016 – 50,712 miles
  • 2015 – 57,045 miles
  • 2014 – 53,998 miles
  • 2012 – 49,597 miles
  • 2010 – 44,410 miles
  • 2008 – 38,028 miles
  • 2007 – 35,229 miles
  • 2006 – 32,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,468 miles
  • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard second lambda sensor (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective missing (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryEngine man light on
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroding

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front split both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,468 miles (+1,607)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    555079365333
    • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard second lambda sensor (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective missing (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroding

  2. Pass72,861 miles (+2,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    989366654543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms/subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryRear axle rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

  3. Pass69,939 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,939 miles
    Test number
    145440400019
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail69,928 miles (+2,168)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,928 miles
    Test number
    757057942457
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass67,760 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    651777878347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,758 miles (+2,765)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    333362750798
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass64,993 miles (+2,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    526282204630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,082 miles (+11,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    554690783184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass50,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    313378093454
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and rear section clamps (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail50,712 miles (-6,333)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    837396097839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and rear section clamps (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass57,045 miles (+3,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    485011966154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear clamps (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryLight scratches on windscreen not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox

  12. Pass53,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    455729834412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail53,998 miles (+1,929)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    927689834327
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass52,069 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    265684004014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked/perrished

  15. Fail52,069 miles (+2,472)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    185304604010
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked/perrished

  16. Pass49,597 miles (+2,662)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    766783262375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail46,935 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,935 miles
    Test number
    177174202016
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass46,935 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,935 miles
    Test number
    257084702018
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail44,410 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    140691740385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,410 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    521561540388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,517 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,517 miles
    Test number
    172367500072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,028 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    294281108355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,229 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,229 miles
    Test number
    731037227374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,662 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    234234326353
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteUneven tyre tread wear nearside rear

Questions about X49 HVL

Does X49 HVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X49 HVL expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X49 HVL?
The MOT on X49 HVL expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X49 HVL done?
X49 HVL was recorded at 74,468 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has X49 HVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 HVL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X49 HVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X49 HVL find?
X49 HVL failed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 9 major defects and 2 advisories: emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard second lambda sensor; exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective missing; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 8 more.

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