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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y873 ORXMOT history

Y873 ORX is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,662 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 ORX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 ORX was last recorded at 90,662 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 4,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2021: 77,878 miles, lower than 91,914 miles on 25 Sept 2020.

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
85,929 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,733 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,662 miles
  • 2025 – 85,929 miles
  • 2024 – 81,429 miles
  • 2022 – 78,784 miles
  • 2021 – 77,878 miles
  • 2020 – 91,914 miles
  • 2019 – 80,279 miles
  • 2018 – 71,526 miles
  • 2017 – 70,168 miles
  • 2016 – 67,145 miles
  • 2015 – 63,500 miles
  • 2014 – 58,543 miles
  • 2013 – 52,347 miles
  • 2012 – 47,310 miles
  • 2011 – 46,534 miles
  • 2010 – 45,821 miles
  • 2009 – 44,866 miles
  • 2008 – 43,799 miles
  • 2007 – 42,481 miles
  • 2006 – 39,832 miles
  • 2005 – 37,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,662 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r too

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Bonnet pull broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,662 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    865198158199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,929 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,929 miles
    Test number
    960639262397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,429 miles
    Test number
    690331247654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,429 miles (+2,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,429 miles
    Test number
    113840726129
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,784 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,784 miles
    Test number
    953844672293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,878 miles (-14,036)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    626449028098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,914 miles (+11,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    866662320980
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,279 miles (+116)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,279 miles
    Test number
    442404431297
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r too (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull broken

  9. Fail80,163 miles (+8,637)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,163 miles
    Test number
    333739263449
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure has detatched (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back rubber bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and n/s/r wing corroded on the edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r too (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull broken

  10. Pass71,526 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    546910159305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,168 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    940924773704
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass67,145 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,145 miles
    Test number
    891435345846
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass63,500 miles (+4,957)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    205756545425
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear seatbelt catches missing there plastic covers
    • NotePassenger side door card missing

  14. Pass58,543 miles (+6,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,543 miles
    Test number
    595352034105
    • 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 management light on

  15. Pass52,347 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,347 miles
    Test number
    188594023156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,310 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    289465412409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,534 miles (+713)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,534 miles
    Test number
    525493221115
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
    • NoteFront wipers have slight splits in them

  18. Pass45,821 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    842380130111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,866 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    284576129116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,799 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    931080538177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,481 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    481219827134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,832 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,832 miles
    Test number
    234191836171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,831 miles (+2,486)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    514170236122
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  24. Pass37,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2006
    Odometer
    37,345 miles
    Test number
    881171835123
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum. O/s/f tyre worn to limit inner & outer edges. Front disc inner facings poor. Centre silencer support bracket broken.

Questions about Y873 ORX

Does Y873 ORX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 ORX is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y873 ORX?
The MOT on Y873 ORX is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 ORX done?
Y873 ORX was recorded at 90,662 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has Y873 ORX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 ORX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y873 ORX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y873 ORX find?
Y873 ORX passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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