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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X78 YDMMOT history

X78 YDM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
152,714 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 YDM
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
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X78 YDM was last recorded at 152,714 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 6,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,077 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,637 miles
Average per year
6,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,714 miles
  • 2023 – 146,077 miles
  • 2022 – 139,456 miles
  • 2021 – 133,620 miles
  • 2020 – 127,937 miles
  • 2019 – 122,647 miles
  • 2018 – 119,116 miles
  • 2017 – 108,071 miles
  • 2016 – 101,483 miles
  • 2015 – 97,838 miles
  • 2014 – 92,181 miles
  • 2013 – 87,308 miles
  • 2012 – 79,348 miles
  • 2011 – 71,933 miles
  • 2010 – 63,667 miles
  • 2009 – 53,690 miles
  • 2008 – 45,976 miles
  • 2007 – 38,128 miles
  • 2006 – 32,134 miles
  • 2005 – 25,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,714 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,714 miles (+6,637)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,714 miles
    Test number
    608194435473
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,077 miles (+6,621)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,077 miles
    Test number
    300669890094
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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. Pass139,456 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,456 miles
    Test number
    485757006833
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  4. Fail139,456 miles (+5,836)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,456 miles
    Test number
    169040123556
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  5. Pass133,620 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    188348251907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  6. Fail133,620 miles (+5,683)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    105304097571
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  7. Pass127,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,937 miles
    Test number
    464682701536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail127,937 miles (+5,290)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,937 miles
    Test number
    910895519267
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass122,647 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,647 miles
    Test number
    602647008052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,116 miles (+11,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,116 miles
    Test number
    482351034587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,071 miles
    Test number
    286710262619
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail108,071 miles (+6,588)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,071 miles
    Test number
    288843619584
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass101,483 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,483 miles
    Test number
    163960303900
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition and has slight blow
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded

  14. Pass97,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,838 miles
    Test number
    996819763493
    • AdvisoryChip in zone b of screen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  15. Fail97,835 miles (+5,654)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    211583638197
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryChip in zone b of screen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  16. Pass92,181 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    858072414298
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  17. Fail92,175 miles (+4,867)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    795461814205
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  18. Pass87,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,308 miles
    Test number
    509147813248
    • NoteFront brakes borderline pass on balance

  19. Fail87,305 miles (+7,957)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    125517313275
    • 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)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brakes borderline pass on balance

  20. Pass79,348 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    575079812248
    • NoteBoth wipers in poor condition

  21. Fail79,346 miles (+7,413)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    318406012412
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth wipers in poor condition

  22. Pass71,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    726336311222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,933 miles (+8,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    839576111230
    • 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)

  24. Pass63,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,667 miles
    Test number
    783732520201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,667 miles (+9,977)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,667 miles
    Test number
    363052220229
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished

  26. Pass53,690 miles (+7,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    561075099158
    • NoteBboth rear tyres heavily perished

  27. Pass45,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,976 miles
    Test number
    892736328240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,976 miles (+7,848)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,976 miles
    Test number
    584165928246
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished

  29. Pass38,128 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,128 miles
    Test number
    500025017242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,134 miles (+6,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    502595636205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass25,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    162956335297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 YDM

Does X78 YDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 YDM expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 YDM?
The MOT on X78 YDM expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 YDM done?
X78 YDM was recorded at 152,714 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 6,465 miles a year.
Has X78 YDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 YDM has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X78 YDM 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 X78 YDM find?
X78 YDM failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 9 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 6 more.

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