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Volkswagen Lupo

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y297 OFEMOT history

Y297 OFE is a gold petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
170,309 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 OFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 OFE was last recorded at 170,309 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 2,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,925 miles · 11 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,384 miles
Average per year
4,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,309 miles
  • 2022 – 167,925 miles
  • 2021 – 167,922 miles
  • 2018 – 161,081 miles
  • 2017 – 156,331 miles
  • 2016 – 155,626 miles
  • 2014 – 154,110 miles
  • 2013 – 151,557 miles
  • 2012 – 144,338 miles
  • 2011 – 135,284 miles
  • 2010 – 125,810 miles
  • 2009 – 117,186 miles
  • 2008 – 106,026 miles
  • 2007 – 94,257 miles
  • 2006 – 81,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,309 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,309 miles (+2,384)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,309 miles
    Test number
    696798128509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  2. Pass167,925 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,925 miles
    Test number
    236444421808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail167,922 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,922 miles
    Test number
    209411986659
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (jacking point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail167,922 miles (+6,841)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,922 miles
    Test number
    556247423149
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Obvious fault with headlamp unit (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded on jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,081 miles (+4,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,081 miles
    Test number
    452940936057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  6. Pass156,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,331 miles
    Test number
    702776487424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,331 miles (+705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,331 miles
    Test number
    777998590768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass155,626 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,626 miles
    Test number
    135743412714
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated indicating a fault with the system
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in suspension bushes

  9. Fail155,604 miles (+1,494)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,604 miles
    Test number
    872310061873
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind excessive (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  10. Pass154,110 miles (+13)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    154,110 miles
    Test number
    957265824367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes.
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated.
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail154,097 miles (+2,540)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,097 miles
    Test number
    367117514348
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes.
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated.
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass151,557 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    151,557 miles
    Test number
    348051943241
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated indicating a fault with the system
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail151,557 miles (+7,219)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,557 miles
    Test number
    335369633489
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated indicating a fault with the system
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass144,338 miles (+9,054)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    144,338 miles
    Test number
    838771672274
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes.
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass135,284 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    135,284 miles
    Test number
    187496951215
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust rubbers splitting

  16. Fail135,283 miles (+12)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,283 miles
    Test number
    928845951229
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust rubbers splitting
    • NoteOffside rear caliper parking brake lever in the on position with limited movement

  17. Fail135,271 miles (+9,461)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,271 miles
    Test number
    515963341263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes.

  18. Pass125,810 miles (+8,624)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    464104040252
    • NoteCorrosion on rear discs.
    • NoteSlight brake bind nsr
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  19. Pass117,186 miles (+11,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,186 miles
    Test number
    723888839262
    • NoteAuxilary drive belt worn

  20. Pass106,026 miles (+11,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    204132748296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass94,257 miles (+205)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    232832647236
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp is disconnected

  22. Fail94,052 miles (+12,899)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    301286437259
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass81,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    313916836220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 OFE

Does Y297 OFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 OFE expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 OFE?
The MOT on Y297 OFE expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 OFE done?
Y297 OFE was recorded at 170,309 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 4,811 miles a year.
Has Y297 OFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 OFE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y297 OFE 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 Y297 OFE find?
Y297 OFE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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