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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y13 CULMOT history

Y13 CUL is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 15 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,677 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 CUL was last recorded at 118,677 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Dec 2006: 33,021 miles, lower than 33,366 miles on 20 Dec 2005.

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
115,309 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,368 miles
Average per year
4,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,677 miles
  • 2025 – 115,309 miles
  • 2023 – 114,550 miles
  • 2022 – 106,727 miles
  • 2021 – 101,450 miles
  • 2020 – 96,778 miles
  • 2019 – 93,496 miles
  • 2017 – 92,012 miles
  • 2016 – 83,570 miles
  • 2015 – 77,306 miles
  • 2014 – 69,832 miles
  • 2013 – 64,355 miles
  • 2012 – 58,260 miles
  • 2011 – 53,000 miles
  • 2010 – 46,868 miles
  • 2009 – 39,742 miles
  • 2008 – 37,271 miles
  • 2006 – 33,021 miles
  • 2005 – 33,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,677 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunshade Fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Possible Radiator
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,677 miles (+3,368)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,677 miles
    Test number
    456753167060
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunshade Fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Possible Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,309 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    692284052965
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,297 miles (+747)15 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,297 miles
    Test number
    308924380085
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,550 miles (+7,823)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,550 miles
    Test number
    508053395529
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,727 miles (+5,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    154422343141
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,450 miles (+4,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    756308409495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,778 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    637497268677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,496 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    842865187328
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail93,496 miles (+1,484)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    397838435208
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,012 miles (+8,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,012 miles
    Test number
    621424479740
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass83,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    628913824160
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven

  12. Fail83,570 miles (+6,264)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    735023379748
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven

  13. Pass77,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    177180805120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,306 miles (+7,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    289790905153
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass69,832 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,832 miles
    Test number
    406891104177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,355 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    628060363080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,260 miles (+5,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    385636322051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass53,000 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    465669021052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,868 miles (+7,126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    152563520454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteInner edge of rear tyres wearing unevenly

  20. Pass39,742 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,742 miles
    Test number
    620332109077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,271 miles (+4,250)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,271 miles
    Test number
    443423508016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRear brakes binding very slightly

  22. Pass33,021 miles (-345)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,021 miles
    Test number
    541671866345
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside front discs worn
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside front pads worn †
    • NoteNearside rear lmap cracked

  23. Pass33,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,366 miles
    Test number
    493564155455
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y13 CUL

Does Y13 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 CUL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y13 CUL?
The MOT on Y13 CUL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 CUL done?
Y13 CUL was recorded at 118,677 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,220 miles a year.
Has Y13 CUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 CUL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y13 CUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y13 CUL find?
Y13 CUL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front upper driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunshade fitted; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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