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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y885 LWLMOT history

Y885 LWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
74,513 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 LWL
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
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 LWL was last recorded at 74,513 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 3,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,010 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,503 miles
Average per year
3,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,513 miles
  • 2023 – 71,010 miles
  • 2022 – 70,408 miles
  • 2020 – 67,388 miles
  • 2019 – 65,013 miles
  • 2018 – 62,496 miles
  • 2017 – 58,215 miles
  • 2016 – 55,326 miles
  • 2015 – 50,533 miles
  • 2014 – 44,585 miles
  • 2013 – 41,884 miles
  • 2012 – 37,833 miles
  • 2011 – 36,229 miles
  • 2010 – 32,999 miles
  • 2009 – 28,370 miles
  • 2008 – 22,578 miles
  • 2007 – 19,011 miles
  • 2006 – 15,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,513 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,513 miles (+3,503)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    132240375319
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass71,010 miles (+602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    348680148833
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass70,408 miles (+3,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,408 miles
    Test number
    143101800136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,388 miles (+2,375)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,388 miles
    Test number
    533086819148
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f wing

  5. Pass65,013 miles (+2,517)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,013 miles
    Test number
    324221730994
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    848745073152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,496 miles (+4,281)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    133798645064
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass58,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    324720931171
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail58,215 miles (+2,889)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    589123422305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass55,326 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    307956018120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops broken up

  11. Fail55,322 miles (+4,789)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    277008804389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops broken up

  12. Fail50,533 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    206154295086
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass50,533 miles (+5,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    665454995081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass44,585 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    459897484079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    507455463054
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail41,884 miles (+4,051)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    916485463082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail37,833 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    305897882066
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass37,833 miles (+1,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    479847882018
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass36,229 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    369746761003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,999 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    140121780064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,370 miles (+5,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,370 miles
    Test number
    180692189028
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass22,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,578 miles
    Test number
    193587988082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,578 miles (+3,567)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,578 miles
    Test number
    423847788032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass19,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,011 miles
    Test number
    472556487051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,011 miles (+3,636)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,011 miles
    Test number
    182525287062
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass15,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,375 miles
    Test number
    101853296009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 LWL

Does Y885 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 LWL expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 LWL?
The MOT on Y885 LWL expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 LWL done?
Y885 LWL was recorded at 74,513 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 3,211 miles a year.
Has Y885 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 LWL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on Y885 LWL 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 Y885 LWL find?
Y885 LWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge.

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