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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y312 GMBMOT history

Y312 GMB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
116,922 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 GMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 GMB was last recorded at 116,922 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 5,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2016: 37,194 miles, lower than 83,070 miles on 10 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,835 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,087 miles
Average per year
5,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,922 miles
  • 2021 – 111,835 miles
  • 2020 – 102,952 miles
  • 2018 – 100,869 miles
  • 2017 – 90,882 miles
  • 2016 – 37,199 miles
  • 2015 – 83,070 miles
  • 2014 – 79,580 miles
  • 2013 – 73,600 miles
  • 2012 – 69,136 miles
  • 2011 – 63,363 miles
  • 2010 – 56,956 miles
  • 2009 – 50,047 miles
  • 2007 – 40,918 miles
  • 2006 – 30,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,922 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust touching rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,922 miles (+5,087)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,922 miles
    Test number
    715738766576
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass111,835 miles (+20)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,835 miles
    Test number
    335929769650
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail111,815 miles (+8,863)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    640668706205
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust touching rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,952 miles (+2,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,952 miles
    Test number
    217585047030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,869 miles
    Test number
    955094970361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail100,869 miles (+9,987)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,869 miles
    Test number
    500272675321
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit needs back pad checking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass90,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    765986220805
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear centre seat belt buckles damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail90,882 miles (+53,683)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    524382824471
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear centre seat belt buckles damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass37,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,199 miles
    Test number
    415131138991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,194 miles (-45,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    371249547909
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass83,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,070 miles
    Test number
    307740405167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,070 miles (+3,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,070 miles
    Test number
    377040605189
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

  13. Pass79,580 miles (+5,980)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,580 miles
    Test number
    677040784096
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  14. Pass73,600 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    769966113116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,136 miles (+5,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    519232922168
    • NoteKnocking/rattle in exhaust centre section

  16. Fail63,363 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    648058911183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,363 miles (+6,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    888808911119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,956 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,956 miles
    Test number
    503928420164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    314879599063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,047 miles (+9,129)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    190819499459
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

  21. Pass40,918 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    644667517314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,520 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    853968916364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,171 miles
    Test number
    861296486084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 GMB

Does Y312 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y312 GMB expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y312 GMB?
The MOT on Y312 GMB expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y312 GMB done?
Y312 GMB was recorded at 116,922 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 5,611 miles a year.
Has Y312 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 GMB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y312 GMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y312 GMB find?
Y312 GMB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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