Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y315 JCYMOT history

Y315 JCY is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
86,012 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,271 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y315 JCY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y315 JCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y315 JCY was last recorded at 86,012 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 4,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2006: 18,266 miles, lower than 18,614 miles on 22 Mar 2006.

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
81,811 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,201 miles
Average per year
3,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,012 miles
  • 2024 – 81,811 miles
  • 2023 – 76,380 miles
  • 2022 – 70,958 miles
  • 2021 – 68,491 miles
  • 2018 – 67,304 miles
  • 2017 – 65,859 miles
  • 2016 – 64,253 miles
  • 2015 – 61,753 miles
  • 2014 – 57,758 miles
  • 2013 – 55,819 miles
  • 2012 – 52,305 miles
  • 2011 – 47,414 miles
  • 2010 – 39,893 miles
  • 2009 – 33,946 miles
  • 2008 – 28,381 miles
  • 2007 – 23,509 miles
  • 2006 – 18,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,012 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail86,012 miles (+4,201)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    103400603007
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,811 miles (+5,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,811 miles
    Test number
    408944378368
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,380 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    340048487035
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,375 miles (+5,417)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    683399158259
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,958 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    275571080788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,958 miles (+2,467)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    669284693942
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,491 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,491 miles
    Test number
    696141583292
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s front wheel outer rim damaged

  8. Fail68,484 miles (+1,180)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    312965775920
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s front wheel outer rim damaged

  9. Pass67,304 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    192388321412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,859 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,859 miles
    Test number
    459577285109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,253 miles (+2,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    341008026778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass61,753 miles (+3,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    197036825294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass57,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    768560724269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,758 miles (+1,939)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    426930214210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,819 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    917565823200
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine man light on

  16. Fail55,819 miles (+3,514)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    319171823476
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine man light on
    • NoteO/s/f beam image kick to the right is with in guide lines but advise customer to have it looked at

  17. Pass52,305 miles (+4,891)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    336793722426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHi-level brake light covered up
    • NoteO/s/r brake shows signs of sticking on

  18. Pass47,414 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,414 miles
    Test number
    546872621218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,893 miles (+5,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,893 miles
    Test number
    804947010267
    • NoteAdvise high level brake light not working /noise from rear brakes

  20. Fail33,946 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,946 miles
    Test number
    284847159134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise noise when braking n/side rear

  21. Pass33,946 miles (+5,565)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,946 miles
    Test number
    582977259123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise noise when braking n/side rear

  22. Pass28,381 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    512469308185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,509 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    172243197042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,266 miles (-348)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    491069086016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,614 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,614 miles
    Test number
    274531986049
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y315 JCY

Does Y315 JCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y315 JCY expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y315 JCY?
The MOT on Y315 JCY expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y315 JCY done?
Y315 JCY was recorded at 86,012 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
Has Y315 JCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y315 JCY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y315 JCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y315 JCY find?
Y315 JCY failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y315 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.