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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y273 UHRMOT history

Y273 UHR is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
121,558 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 UHR
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y273 UHR was last recorded at 121,558 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 12,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,357 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
12,201 miles
Average per year
5,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,558 miles
  • 2022 – 109,357 miles
  • 2021 – 107,824 miles
  • 2019 – 107,599 miles
  • 2018 – 106,832 miles
  • 2016 – 105,205 miles
  • 2015 – 100,012 miles
  • 2014 – 88,590 miles
  • 2013 – 81,955 miles
  • 2012 – 81,937 miles
  • 2011 – 75,524 miles
  • 2010 – 68,958 miles
  • 2009 – 56,964 miles
  • 2008 – 47,378 miles
  • 2007 – 40,996 miles
  • 2006 – 29,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,558 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail121,558 miles (+12,201)1 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,558 miles
    Test number
    680276057825
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass109,357 miles (+1,533)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,357 miles
    Test number
    427825841700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just met service brake efficiency on rear axle

  3. Pass107,824 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    673399378719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,812 miles (+213)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    952058987166
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust clamp fouling brake pipes

  5. Pass107,599 miles (+767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    189877501185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass106,832 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    327879504469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,205 miles (+5,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,205 miles
    Test number
    421088293102
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  8. Pass100,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    898104863359
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner door handle missing but can still be opened from inside
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak

  9. Fail100,012 miles (+11,422)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    347046362605
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner door handle missing but can still be opened from inside
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak

  10. Fail88,590 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    547630204210
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass88,590 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    637390604206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,955 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    888148023279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,953 miles (+16)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    116227823202
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass81,937 miles (+6,413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    288708482117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded front & centre.

  15. Pass75,524 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    226876651256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,511 miles (+6,553)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    606415251240
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,958 miles (+11,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    813197650246
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  18. Pass56,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    641634849227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,964 miles (+9,586)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    804974449230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass47,378 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    950520948219
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  21. Fail47,378 miles (+6,382)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    992340548246
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Fail40,996 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    220453817251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass40,996 miles (+11,512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    373503917226
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass29,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,484 miles
    Test number
    730849776108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 UHR

Does Y273 UHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 UHR expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 UHR?
The MOT on Y273 UHR expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 UHR done?
Y273 UHR was recorded at 121,558 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 5,220 miles a year.
Has Y273 UHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 UHR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y273 UHR 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 Y273 UHR find?
Y273 UHR failed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; nearside headlamp aim too high and too far to the right.; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 14 more.

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