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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Diesel · 2000 · 1,716 cc

X54 VDYMOT history

X54 VDY is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Lupo first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
152,307 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 VDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,716 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 VDY was last recorded at 152,307 miles on 18 May 2026, 9,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,683 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,624 miles
Average per year
4,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,307 miles
  • 2025 – 142,683 miles
  • 2024 – 135,525 miles
  • 2023 – 124,481 miles
  • 2022 – 117,966 miles
  • 2021 – 112,545 miles
  • 2020 – 106,207 miles
  • 2019 – 101,868 miles
  • 2018 – 99,798 miles
  • 2017 – 98,237 miles
  • 2016 – 96,338 miles
  • 2014 – 94,097 miles
  • 2013 – 90,252 miles
  • 2012 – 85,474 miles
  • 2011 – 80,878 miles
  • 2010 – 75,997 miles
  • 2009 – 70,282 miles
  • 2008 – 66,013 miles
  • 2007 – 62,708 miles
  • 2006 – 57,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,307 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,307 miles (+9,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,307 miles
    Test number
    480993365676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,683 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,683 miles
    Test number
    745455677969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,640 miles (+7,115)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,640 miles
    Test number
    974659179937
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass135,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    720014789749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,525 miles (+11,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    777920577692
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass124,481 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    311426594199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,966 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    193344262882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,545 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,545 miles
    Test number
    329810281697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,207 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    180324349765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,868 miles (+2,070)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,868 miles
    Test number
    376365742371
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass99,798 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    404033731049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,237 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,237 miles
    Test number
    905942881466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,338 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    176918162290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail94,097 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    288963624141
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteInner track controll arm bushes splitting both sides
    • NoteOffside outer antiroll bar rubber bush has play advise replacement

  15. Pass94,097 miles (+3,845)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    588003924126
    • NoteInner track controll arm bushes splitting both sides
    • NoteOffside outer antiroll bar rubber bush has play advise replacement

  16. Pass90,252 miles (+65)8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    665158523122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front pads low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished sidewall
    • NoteRear coils corroding

  17. Fail90,187 miles (+4,713)4 failures8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    818261423159
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front pads low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished sidewall
    • NoteRear coils corroding

  18. Pass85,474 miles (+4,596)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,474 miles
    Test number
    459776022187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on side wall
    • NoteFront anti roll bar drop links bushes worn
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose perished
    • NoteRear suspension coil spring corroded

  19. Pass80,878 miles (+4,881)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    759997421102
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link top bush worn
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

  20. Pass75,997 miles (+5,715)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    730800130136
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake hose starting to perish
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

  21. Pass70,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    674706109192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,282 miles (+4,269)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    234535509453
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn down to min tread depth

  23. Pass66,013 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    382167128123
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail66,013 miles (+3,305)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    253707728483
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass62,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    252634437411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,707 miles (+5,405)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    734384137172
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath.

  27. Fail57,302 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    191853226173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  28. Pass57,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    563683326134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X54 VDY

Does X54 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X54 VDY is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X54 VDY?
The MOT on X54 VDY is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X54 VDY done?
X54 VDY was recorded at 152,307 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,741 miles a year.
Has X54 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 VDY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X54 VDY 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 X54 VDY find?
X54 VDY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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