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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y896 LDBMOT history

Y896 LDB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
37,626 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 LDB
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 LDB was last recorded at 37,626 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,580 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,046 miles
Average per year
1,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,626 miles
  • 2024 – 33,580 miles
  • 2023 – 30,284 miles
  • 2022 – 28,122 miles
  • 2021 – 27,400 miles
  • 2017 – 26,941 miles
  • 2016 – 24,891 miles
  • 2015 – 23,697 miles
  • 2014 – 22,796 miles
  • 2013 – 20,868 miles
  • 2012 – 18,928 miles
  • 2011 – 15,967 miles
  • 2010 – 13,385 miles
  • 2009 – 9,440 miles
  • 2008 – 5,559 miles
  • 2007 – 2,913 miles
  • 2006 – 2,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,626 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,626 miles (+4,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    113144776433
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass33,580 miles (+3,296)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,580 miles
    Test number
    655247612954
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  3. Pass30,284 miles (+2,162)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,284 miles
    Test number
    310445691870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  4. Pass28,122 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    547891625047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail28,102 miles (+702)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    774591764675
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  6. Pass27,400 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    661367268849
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail27,386 miles (+445)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    351322900919
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass26,941 miles (+2,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,941 miles
    Test number
    154065043590
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily cracking in tread and on outer sidewall
  9. Pass24,891 miles (+1,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,891 miles
    Test number
    770348567827
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
  10. Pass23,697 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,697 miles
    Test number
    297453365435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,796 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    909978154107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    589905203236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,868 miles (+1,940)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    645190203288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass18,928 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,928 miles
    Test number
    147243332269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,967 miles (+2,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,967 miles
    Test number
    339040411472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall
  16. Pass13,385 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,385 miles
    Test number
    681984410261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,440 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    9,440 miles
    Test number
    851167279150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,559 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,559 miles
    Test number
    923664388193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,913 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    2,913 miles
    Test number
    130486447425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    2,529 miles
    Test number
    992871886051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 LDB

Does Y896 LDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 LDB is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y896 LDB?
The MOT on Y896 LDB is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 LDB done?
Y896 LDB was recorded at 37,626 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 1,790 miles a year.
Has Y896 LDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 LDB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y896 LDB 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 Y896 LDB find?
Y896 LDB passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.

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