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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X801 AOUMOT history

X801 AOU is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 2 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,346 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X801 AOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X801 AOU was last recorded at 73,346 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2022: 63,582 miles, lower than 63,682 miles on 9 Dec 2022.

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
69,033 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,313 miles
Average per year
2,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,346 miles
  • 2024 – 69,033 miles
  • 2023 – 66,608 miles
  • 2022 – 63,582 miles
  • 2021 – 60,301 miles
  • 2020 – 55,371 miles
  • 2019 – 54,432 miles
  • 2018 – 53,424 miles
  • 2017 – 52,794 miles
  • 2016 – 52,055 miles
  • 2015 – 51,408 miles
  • 2014 – 50,689 miles
  • 2013 – 49,680 miles
  • 2012 – 48,663 miles
  • 2011 – 45,488 miles
  • 2010 – 41,962 miles
  • 2009 – 39,197 miles
  • 2008 – 35,711 miles
  • 2007 – 33,306 miles
  • 2006 – 29,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,346 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,346 miles (+4,313)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    542138607307
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,033 miles (+2,425)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    951592465448
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass66,608 miles (+3,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    840869635292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass63,582 miles (-100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,582 miles
    Test number
    978470821008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail63,682 miles (+3,381)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,682 miles
    Test number
    292282232280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,301 miles (+4,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    607729893566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops fallen to bits

  7. Pass55,371 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    573924961545
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,432 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    803954941755
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail54,427 miles (+1,003)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    437404179816
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,424 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    822890435003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass52,794 miles (+739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,794 miles
    Test number
    493998670074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass52,055 miles (+647)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    636893788121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  13. Pass51,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    246468481663
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear and both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail51,408 miles (+719)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    511090883207
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear and both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass50,689 miles (+1,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    796033394239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,680 miles
    Test number
    406248293251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail49,680 miles (+1,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,680 miles
    Test number
    369668493428
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,663 miles (+3,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,663 miles
    Test number
    396465082467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  19. Fail45,488 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    376031391476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass45,488 miles (+3,526)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    995951191274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass41,962 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    482021980231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    730742179273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,197 miles (+3,486)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    690212679291
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  24. Pass35,711 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,711 miles
    Test number
    983408488268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,306 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    862311297290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    292417396225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X801 AOU

Does X801 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X801 AOU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X801 AOU?
The MOT on X801 AOU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X801 AOU done?
X801 AOU was recorded at 73,346 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,304 miles a year.
Has X801 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X801 AOU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X801 AOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X801 AOU find?
X801 AOU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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