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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y231 HBTMOT history

Y231 HBT is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
80,489 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 HBT
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
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 HBT was last recorded at 80,489 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2013: 62,147 miles, lower than 62,721 miles on 2 Jul 2013.

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
80,480 miles · 22 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,489 miles
  • 2019 – 80,480 miles
  • 2018 – 76,326 miles
  • 2016 – 74,559 miles
  • 2015 – 72,166 miles
  • 2014 – 70,302 miles
  • 2013 – 62,147 miles
  • 2012 – 54,987 miles
  • 2011 – 51,992 miles
  • 2010 – 48,728 miles
  • 2009 – 45,633 miles
  • 2008 – 44,282 miles
  • 2007 – 39,517 miles
  • 2006 – 34,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,489 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,489 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,489 miles
    Test number
    140493303678
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass80,480 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,480 miles
    Test number
    492187927827
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Fail80,480 miles (+4,154)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,480 miles
    Test number
    849560997988
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass76,326 miles (+1,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,326 miles
    Test number
    729693979993
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass74,559 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    100606443426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,166 miles (+1,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    897430635489
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corrosion due to lack of use
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  7. Pass70,302 miles (+8,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    117676664259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass62,147 miles (-574)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,147 miles
    Test number
    366724183134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDrivers door hinge worn
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  9. Fail62,721 miles (+7,734)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    488763183143
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDrivers door hinge worn
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  10. Fail54,987 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    635790262048
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteAll brake pipes coating bubbled

  11. Pass54,987 miles (+2,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    695680462053
    • NoteAll brake pipes coating bubbled

  12. Pass51,992 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,992 miles
    Test number
    105016861019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,728 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    411392100151
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  14. Fail48,728 miles (+3,095)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    384082400184
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  15. Pass45,633 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    462570919177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,282 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    820173078196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,517 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,517 miles
    Test number
    102544877185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    610849676108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 HBT

Does Y231 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 HBT expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 HBT?
The MOT on Y231 HBT expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 HBT done?
Y231 HBT was recorded at 80,489 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has Y231 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 HBT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on Y231 HBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 HBT find?
Y231 HBT passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe slightly damaged.

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