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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

X798 OTWMOT history

X798 OTW is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 21 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
151,869 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 OTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 OTW was last recorded at 151,869 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,869 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,869 miles
  • 2023 – 145,670 miles
  • 2022 – 144,454 miles
  • 2021 – 139,995 miles
  • 2020 – 135,955 miles
  • 2017 – 135,955 miles
  • 2016 – 135,906 miles
  • 2015 – 126,875 miles
  • 2014 – 120,049 miles
  • 2013 – 111,783 miles
  • 2012 – 102,033 miles
  • 2011 – 94,635 miles
  • 2010 – 86,907 miles
  • 2009 – 79,012 miles
  • 2008 – 67,571 miles
  • 2007 – 59,220 miles
  • 2006 – 49,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • 1) Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • 4) Front anti roll bar linkage upper bushes worn slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • 4) Front brakes binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • 4) Nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,869 miles
    Test number
    927358276021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail151,869 miles (+6,199)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,869 miles
    Test number
    340319243339
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass145,670 miles (+1,216)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,670 miles
    Test number
    517392523236
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass144,454 miles (+4,459)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,454 miles
    Test number
    616349784389
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass139,995 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,995 miles
    Test number
    472349627439
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Fail139,991 miles (+4,036)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,991 miles
    Test number
    389842991478
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass135,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    528984404064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,955 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    786269380504
    • Advisory1) Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated close to limit
    • Advisory4) Front anti roll bar linkage upper bushes worn slightly
    • Advisory4) Front brakes binding slightly
    • Advisory4) Nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
  9. Fail135,954 miles (+48)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,954 miles
    Test number
    997689373551
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken Top mounting collapsed (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Advisory1) Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated close to limit
    • Advisory4) Front anti roll bar linkage upper bushes worn slightly
    • Advisory4) Front brakes binding slightly
    • Advisory4) Nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
  10. Pass135,906 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    163983781462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,875 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,875 miles
    Test number
    827819125212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail126,875 miles (+6,826)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,875 miles
    Test number
    466309425247
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass120,049 miles (+8,266)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,049 miles
    Test number
    437610334294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,783 miles (+9,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    517693393150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,033 miles (+7,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    386660302499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass94,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    667986981176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,633 miles (+7,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,633 miles
    Test number
    958096481109
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass86,907 miles (+7,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,907 miles
    Test number
    613197410204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass79,012 miles (+11,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    623736919288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    142795738095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,571 miles (+8,351)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    171235738427
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass59,220 miles (+9,949)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    233499937067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    154017746427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X798 OTW

Does X798 OTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 OTW expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 OTW?
The MOT on X798 OTW expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 OTW done?
X798 OTW was recorded at 151,869 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
Has X798 OTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 OTW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X798 OTW 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 X798 OTW find?
X798 OTW passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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