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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y243 DABMOT history

Y243 DAB is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 14 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,845 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 DAB
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
14 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 DAB was last recorded at 104,845 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 8,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,293 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,552 miles
Average per year
4,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,845 miles
  • 2024 – 96,293 miles
  • 2023 – 92,021 miles
  • 2022 – 88,519 miles
  • 2021 – 86,202 miles
  • 2020 – 85,826 miles
  • 2019 – 85,565 miles
  • 2018 – 82,143 miles
  • 2017 – 79,905 miles
  • 2016 – 77,039 miles
  • 2015 – 72,787 miles
  • 2014 – 66,189 miles
  • 2013 – 59,514 miles
  • 2012 – 52,226 miles
  • 2011 – 47,518 miles
  • 2010 – 42,184 miles
  • 2009 – 36,847 miles
  • 2008 – 31,101 miles
  • 2007 – 26,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,845 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH wishbones

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,845 miles (+8,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,845 miles
    Test number
    491226698964
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,293 miles (+4,272)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    695591031409
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  3. Pass92,021 miles (+3,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,021 miles
    Test number
    396271423852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass88,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    802068443085
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,519 miles (+2,317)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    294817665741
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,202 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,202 miles
    Test number
    933407172567
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,197 miles (+371)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,197 miles
    Test number
    378411258249
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,826 miles (+261)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    177667063007
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support loose

  9. Pass85,565 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    276503195471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,281 miles (+2,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    689904271222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    103163347138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

  12. Fail82,143 miles (+2,238)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    707109494898
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

  13. Pass79,905 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    584023876672
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES WEARING ON EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE 3.3MM
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOil leak GENERAL

  14. Fail79,905 miles (+2,866)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    644503479370
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES WEARING ON EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE 3.3MM
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOil leak GENERAL

  15. Pass77,039 miles (+4,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,039 miles
    Test number
    863263971409
    • AdvisoryINSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO CHECK AIM
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

  16. Pass72,787 miles (+6,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,787 miles
    Test number
    528303725087
    • NoteInternal silencer componets being blown out of rear silencer

  17. Pass66,189 miles (+6,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    196934324463
    • NoteOffside rear shocker cover not secure

  18. Pass59,514 miles (+7,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    926354723090
    • NoteOffside rear shocker cover not secure

  19. Pass52,226 miles (+4,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,226 miles
    Test number
    445967112021
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3.5mm,,,Nearside front tyre 2.8mm wearing low on edge

  20. Pass47,518 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    875997011090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    453953410011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,184 miles (+5,337)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    932093910084
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass36,847 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    894189609024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass31,101 miles (+4,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,101 miles
    Test number
    110291518008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

  25. Pass26,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    201513407072
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y243 DAB

Does Y243 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 DAB expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 DAB?
The MOT on Y243 DAB expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 DAB done?
Y243 DAB was recorded at 104,845 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 4,191 miles a year.
Has Y243 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 DAB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 DAB 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 Y243 DAB find?
Y243 DAB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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