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JIW 8689

2015 Volkswagen Lupo

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests56 (40 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,024 mi
Last recorded94,024 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 8689
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

40 pass 16 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 67,449 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 67,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 78,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,390 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 76,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 82,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 61,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,138 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from the engine & gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Small cut in the driveshaft gaiter.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The dust covers have dropped on both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 71,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from the engine & gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Small cut in the driveshaft gaiter.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The dust covers have dropped on both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter rusty

timing belt history ?

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filter very rusty

timing belt history ?

Fail 22 Jul 2021 62,482 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filter very rusty

timing belt history ?

Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,914 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,040 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,114 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 49,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,774 miles

fuel filter very rusty

timing belt history ?

Fail 27 Jul 2020 56,774 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter very rusty

timing belt history ?

Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 53,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 50,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,702 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished it tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2018 37,702 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished it tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,094 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,306 miles

timing belt history ?

Fail 26 Oct 2017 48,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

timing belt history ?

Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing badly on edges (strong advise)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,888 miles

all four tyres cracked & perished

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2016 45,888 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres cracked & perished

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre has metal object in

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,451 miles

All tyres badly cracked/deteriorated

Brake compensator stiff

Exhaust corroded

Front anti roll bar linkage bushes cracked

Front indicators discoloured

Front suspension arm bushes partially split

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,451 miles

All tyres badly cracked/deteriorated

Brake compensator stiff

Exhaust corroded

Front anti roll bar linkage bushes cracked

Front indicators discoloured

Front suspension arm bushes partially split

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 18,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,816 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 22,606 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2009 22,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 12,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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JIW 8689 is a 2015 Volkswagen Lupo in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 56 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIW 8689, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JIW 8689 is a 2015 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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