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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y281 SUDMOT history

Y281 SUD is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
138,384 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 SUD was last recorded at 138,384 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,383 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,384 miles
  • 2022 – 131,898 miles
  • 2021 – 127,086 miles
  • 2020 – 123,192 miles
  • 2019 – 119,225 miles
  • 2018 – 112,178 miles
  • 2017 – 104,567 miles
  • 2016 – 98,395 miles
  • 2015 – 88,972 miles
  • 2014 – 83,491 miles
  • 2013 – 79,071 miles
  • 2012 – 72,984 miles
  • 2011 – 67,172 miles
  • 2010 – 61,024 miles
  • 2009 – 56,135 miles
  • 2008 – 52,784 miles
  • 2007 – 42,745 miles
  • 2006 – 33,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,384 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible front joint and all joints slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,384 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,384 miles
    Test number
    188666657838
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible front joint and all joints slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail138,383 miles (+6,485)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,383 miles
    Test number
    299734393036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible front joint and all joints slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass131,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,898 miles
    Test number
    555282750809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,898 miles (+4,812)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,898 miles
    Test number
    293368105450
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,086 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,086 miles
    Test number
    310211328182
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail127,086 miles (+3,894)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,086 miles
    Test number
    127681173701
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass123,192 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,192 miles
    Test number
    615550808273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail123,187 miles (+3,962)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,187 miles
    Test number
    872422092202
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass119,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    598052523416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,225 miles (+7,047)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    118814118003
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass112,178 miles (+7,611)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    690626133006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mudguard insecure inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside damage to sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box correded

  12. Pass104,567 miles (+6,172)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,567 miles
    Test number
    507220414098
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass98,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,395 miles
    Test number
    145224966313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,395 miles (+9,423)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,395 miles
    Test number
    637442326654
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail88,972 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    238424625264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside body sill damaged

  16. Pass88,972 miles (+5,481)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    538264025216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside body sill damaged

  17. Pass83,491 miles (+4,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    485482814253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    399016503282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail79,071 miles (+6,087)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    405196403208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,984 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    886274762143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  21. Fail72,984 miles (+5,812)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    385824562140
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  22. Fail67,172 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    197165221167
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass67,172 miles (+6,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    398055621160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass61,024 miles (+4,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    981790610193
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished-early failure likely.
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to legal limit-early failure likely.

  25. Pass56,135 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    280911829174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  26. Fail56,135 miles (+3,351)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    470631929135
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  27. Pass52,784 miles (+10,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,784 miles
    Test number
    634251928183
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass42,745 miles (+9,490)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    222091517490
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWhen was cambelt change

  29. Pass33,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    191802016109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 SUD

Does Y281 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 SUD expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 SUD?
The MOT on Y281 SUD expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 SUD done?
Y281 SUD was recorded at 138,384 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 6,056 miles a year.
Has Y281 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 SUD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y281 SUD 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 Y281 SUD find?
Y281 SUD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible front joint and all joints slight leak..

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