SA51EVJ - VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 05 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,182 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- Major Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating bubbled slightly at pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to upper limit (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 23 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,681 mi
Expires: 21 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have been covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,598 mi
Expires: 21 November 2024
Passed - 24 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,368 mi
Expires: 26 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 24 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,365 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 24 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,207 mi
Expires: 26 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Failed - 24 February 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,201 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both sides (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Passed - 19 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,599 mi
Expires: 26 February 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 13 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,025 mi
Expires: 26 February 2021
Passed - 27 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,443 mi
Expires: 26 February 2020
Failed - 15 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,438 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,739 mi
Expires: 17 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 14 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,032 mi
Expires: 17 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 16 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,601 mi
Expires: 17 February 2017
Passed - 18 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,152 mi
Expires: 17 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 16 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,152 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 12 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,802 mi
Expires: 15 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 11 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,842 mi
Expires: 15 February 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Passed - 14 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,930 mi
Expires: 15 February 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 16 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,926 mi
Expires: 15 February 2012
Passed - 03 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,097 mi
Expires: 11 December 2010
Failed - 12 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,131 mi
Passed - 12 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,131 mi
Expires: 11 December 2009
Passed - 07 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,139 mi
Expires: 13 January 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 08 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,606 mi
Expires: 13 January 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 14 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,114 mi
Expires: 13 January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SA51EVJ?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of SA51EVJ?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of SA51EVJ?
This is a 2001 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SA51EVJ?
This vehicle produces 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.