Volkswagen Lupo
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc
Y212 HBTMOT history
Y212 HBT is a red diesel Volkswagen Lupo first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 180,851 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 HBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y212 HBT was last recorded at 180,851 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Mar 2008: 43,303 miles, lower than 374,954 miles on 24 Mar 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 180,851 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,851 miles
- 2024 – 177,927 miles
- 2023 – 174,807 miles
- 2019 – 170,388 miles
- 2018 – 159,475 miles
- 2017 – 145,597 miles
- 2016 – 135,013 miles
- 2015 – 121,323 miles
- 2014 – 107,298 miles
- 2013 – 93,466 miles
- 2012 – 75,142 miles
- 2011 – 64,113 miles
- 2010 – 54,974 miles
- 2009 – 48,752 miles
- 2008 – 43,303 miles
- 2007 – 374,954 miles
- 2006 – 31,954 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,851 miles
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,851 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 180,851 miles
- Test number
- 912332312754
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,851 miles (+2,924)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,851 miles
- Test number
- 450953745224
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner rear bush delaminated and detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,927 miles (+3,120)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 177,927 miles
- Test number
- 609160096388
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass174,807 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 174,807 miles
- Test number
- 574431104757
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail174,807 miles (+4,419)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,807 miles
- Test number
- 778782953671
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass170,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 170,388 miles
- Test number
- 492219433418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,388 miles (+10,913)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,388 miles
- Test number
- 885902847025
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass159,475 miles (+13,878)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 159,475 miles
- Test number
- 190459040280
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,597 miles (+10,584)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 145,597 miles
- Test number
- 610471672664
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Pass135,013 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 135,013 miles
- Test number
- 354039691992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail135,011 miles (+13,688)7 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,011 miles
- Test number
- 772728883497
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass121,323 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 121,323 miles
- Test number
- 409347756276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFuel pipe ferrule corroded
Fail121,323 miles (+14,025)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,323 miles
- Test number
- 649898800127
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFuel pipe ferrule corroded
Pass107,298 miles (+13,832)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 107,298 miles
- Test number
- 185517064249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass93,466 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 93,466 miles
- Test number
- 665795453206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail93,466 miles (+18,324)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,466 miles
- Test number
- 835264853288
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass75,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 75,142 miles
- Test number
- 835030112182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,142 miles (+11,029)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,142 miles
- Test number
- 496530612154
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,113 miles (+9,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,113 miles
- Test number
- 726369801116
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail54,974 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,974 miles
- Test number
- 581231780065
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass54,974 miles (+6,222)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 54,974 miles
- Test number
- 740101080090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,752 miles
- Test number
- 581446479088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,750 miles (+5,447)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,750 miles
- Test number
- 101956079413
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass43,303 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,303 miles
- Test number
- 673765288004
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail43,303 miles (-331,651)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,303 miles
- Test number
- 423565388082
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass374,954 miles (+343,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 374,954 miles
- Test number
- 762123487004
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass31,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,954 miles
- Test number
- 912313696013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,954 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,954 miles
- Test number
- 252090896049
- DangerousBrake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Questions about Y212 HBT
- Does Y212 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 HBT is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 HBT?
- The MOT on Y212 HBT is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y212 HBT done?
- Y212 HBT was recorded at 180,851 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
- Has Y212 HBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 HBT has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y212 HBT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y212 HBT find?
- Y212 HBT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.
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