Volkswagen Lupo
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,716 cc
Y261 JVJMOT history
Y261 JVJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 194,844 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y261 JVJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,716 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y261 JVJ was last recorded at 194,844 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 3,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 190,960 miles · 1 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,884 miles
- Average per year
- 7,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 194,844 miles
- 2023 – 190,960 miles
- 2022 – 179,132 miles
- 2020 – 171,862 miles
- 2019 – 162,165 miles
- 2018 – 150,114 miles
- 2017 – 142,065 miles
- 2016 – 132,874 miles
- 2015 – 125,390 miles
- 2014 – 118,892 miles
- 2013 – 111,399 miles
- 2012 – 104,018 miles
- 2011 – 96,375 miles
- 2010 – 89,594 miles
- 2009 – 82,419 miles
- 2008 – 73,802 miles
- 2007 – 66,131 miles
- 2006 – 54,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,844 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 194,844 miles
- Test number
- 800409113534
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail194,843 miles (+3,883)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,843 miles
- Test number
- 577218392206
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass190,960 miles (+516)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 190,960 miles
- Test number
- 622009723713
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,444 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 190,444 miles
- Test number
- 413912275860
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail190,444 miles (+11,312)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,444 miles
- Test number
- 514994870874
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,132 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 179,132 miles
- Test number
- 637802847636
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,132 miles (+7,270)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,132 miles
- Test number
- 373936642142
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,862 miles (+1,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 171,862 miles
- Test number
- 696607148241
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,903 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 169,903 miles
- Test number
- 677640533128
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail169,903 miles (+7,738)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,903 miles
- Test number
- 197921371338
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass162,165 miles (+12,051)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 162,165 miles
- Test number
- 664279200996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,114 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 150,114 miles
- Test number
- 520717262998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,052 miles (+7,987)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,052 miles
- Test number
- 215939514575
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass142,065 miles (+9,191)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 142,065 miles
- Test number
- 790459139162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,874 miles (+7,484)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 132,874 miles
- Test number
- 640386075762
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended anti roll bar drop link bushes perished (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbones rear bushes perished (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow after cat (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear bump stops split
Pass125,390 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 125,390 miles
- Test number
- 149555835029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,892 miles (+7,493)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 118,892 miles
- Test number
- 236391844097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,399 miles (+7,381)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 111,399 miles
- Test number
- 918944543045
- NoteCenter box outer skin corroded
- NoteFront reg plate cracked
- NoteRear bump stops deteriorated
Pass104,018 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 104,018 miles
- Test number
- 657720062009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,834 miles (+7,459)1 failure3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,834 miles
- Test number
- 238276742021
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Repaired at testOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass96,375 miles (+6,781)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,375 miles
- Test number
- 508115041043
- NoteFront discs corroded and pitted
- NoteGear oil leak
Pass89,594 miles (+7,175)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 89,594 miles
- Test number
- 113336040001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 82,419 miles
- Test number
- 923234459001
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail82,406 miles (+8,604)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,406 miles
- Test number
- 444364459054
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass73,802 miles (+7,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 73,802 miles
- Test number
- 444342458084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,131 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,131 miles
- Test number
- 753750437050
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass66,131 miles (+11,470)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 66,131 miles
- Test number
- 764640037043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 54,661 miles
- Test number
- 110810736058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y261 JVJ
- Does Y261 JVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y261 JVJ expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y261 JVJ?
- The MOT on Y261 JVJ expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y261 JVJ done?
- Y261 JVJ was recorded at 194,844 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 7,446 miles a year.
- Has Y261 JVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y261 JVJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y261 JVJ 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 Y261 JVJ find?
- Y261 JVJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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