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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y231 WBTMOT history

Y231 WBT is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 30,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
30,426 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 WBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 WBT was last recorded at 30,426 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,371 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,055 miles
Average per year
1,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 30,426 miles
  • 2021 – 29,371 miles
  • 2020 – 28,243 miles
  • 2019 – 27,155 miles
  • 2018 – 26,020 miles
  • 2017 – 24,775 miles
  • 2016 – 23,530 miles
  • 2015 – 22,069 miles
  • 2014 – 20,525 miles
  • 2013 – 19,232 miles
  • 2012 – 17,812 miles
  • 2011 – 16,074 miles
  • 2010 – 14,783 miles
  • 2009 – 13,287 miles
  • 2008 – 11,422 miles
  • 2007 – 10,266 miles
  • 2006 – 8,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,426 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,426 miles (+1,055)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,426 miles
    Test number
    824669511600
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass29,371 miles (+1,128)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,371 miles
    Test number
    237490157985
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass28,243 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,243 miles
    Test number
    177623125134
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail28,241 miles (+1,086)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    565172189620
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass27,155 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    541138651758
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail27,155 miles (+1,135)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    770856161654
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass26,020 miles (+1,245)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    386394127230
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass24,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    701434316063
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail24,775 miles (+1,245)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    302081098052
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass23,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,530 miles
    Test number
    841781220751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail23,530 miles (+1,461)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,530 miles
    Test number
    830998536146
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass22,069 miles (+1,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    175022010451
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass20,525 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    376425544273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass19,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    347372453437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail19,232 miles (+1,420)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    366112853292
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass17,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,812 miles
    Test number
    517904052229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Fail17,812 miles (+1,738)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,812 miles
    Test number
    508394852286
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass16,074 miles (+1,291)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,074 miles
    Test number
    518838941254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brae disks pitted and corroded

  19. Pass14,783 miles (+1,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,783 miles
    Test number
    512769540252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disks corroded and pitted

  20. Pass13,287 miles (+1,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,287 miles
    Test number
    551587059289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass11,422 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,422 miles
    Test number
    340466858224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,266 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,266 miles
    Test number
    883645067214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,650 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    113585297005
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass9,650 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    863495497054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass8,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,180 miles
    Test number
    442666796042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail8,180 miles4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,180 miles
    Test number
    161946496493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about Y231 WBT

Does Y231 WBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 WBT expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 WBT?
The MOT on Y231 WBT expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 WBT done?
Y231 WBT was recorded at 30,426 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 1,352 miles a year.
Has Y231 WBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 WBT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y231 WBT 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 Y231 WBT find?
Y231 WBT passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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