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YD08 YYM

2008 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,661 mi
Last recorded113,661 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 109,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,750 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 94,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,344 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 81,687 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,295 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,929 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 66,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,345 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 55,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,865 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,336 miles

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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YD08 YYM is a 2008 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD08 YYM, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 YYM registered?

YD08 YYM is a 2008 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 YYM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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