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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y878 SJBMOT history

Y878 SJB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,479 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 SJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 SJB was last recorded at 53,479 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,485 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
994 miles
Average per year
1,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,479 miles
  • 2025 – 52,485 miles
  • 2024 – 51,218 miles
  • 2023 – 49,684 miles
  • 2022 – 48,015 miles
  • 2021 – 47,123 miles
  • 2020 – 46,000 miles
  • 2019 – 44,926 miles
  • 2018 – 43,618 miles
  • 2017 – 42,289 miles
  • 2016 – 40,939 miles
  • 2015 – 40,051 miles
  • 2014 – 38,857 miles
  • 2013 – 36,944 miles
  • 2012 – 35,285 miles
  • 2011 – 32,719 miles
  • 2010 – 30,550 miles
  • 2009 – 28,275 miles
  • 2008 – 25,765 miles
  • 2007 – 23,126 miles
  • 2006 – 20,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,479 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose to wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over axle to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,479 miles (+994)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    845226749728
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass52,485 miles (+1,267)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    793331414902
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass51,218 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,218 miles
    Test number
    544661990970
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR TYRES PERESHING/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

  4. Pass49,684 miles (+1,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    491245029938
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,015 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    157560379447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass47,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    996381912402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over axle to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail47,123 miles (+1,123)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    637376756123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over axle to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass46,000 miles (+1,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    792505042174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from load valve to hoise (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass44,926 miles (+1,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,926 miles
    Test number
    876642258806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over axle to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass43,618 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,618 miles
    Test number
    955307129311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,289 miles
    Test number
    465948144069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,289 miles (+1,350)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,289 miles
    Test number
    111921949504
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket bolts missing (7.1.1)

  13. Pass40,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,939 miles
    Test number
    103169294595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,939 miles (+888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,939 miles
    Test number
    602255345220
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass40,051 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    139176755464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,857 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,857 miles
    Test number
    406497154031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,944 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    167909453495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    838450662024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,285 miles (+2,566)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    337190662003
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass32,719 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    896094851086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,550 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,550 miles
    Test number
    644181160050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,275 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,275 miles
    Test number
    721202069096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,765 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,765 miles
    Test number
    463664368068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,126 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    152370667058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,206 miles
    Test number
    474121466025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 SJB

Does Y878 SJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 SJB is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 SJB?
The MOT on Y878 SJB is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 SJB done?
Y878 SJB was recorded at 53,479 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,665 miles a year.
Has Y878 SJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 SJB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y878 SJB 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 Y878 SJB find?
Y878 SJB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 6 more.

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