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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L25 LAFMOT history

L25 LAF is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,661 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 LAF was last recorded at 143,661 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2010: 67,544 miles, lower than 538,060 miles on 23 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,661 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,661 miles
  • 2025 – 141,457 miles
  • 2024 – 140,043 miles
  • 2023 – 137,934 miles
  • 2022 – 134,517 miles
  • 2021 – 130,475 miles
  • 2020 – 129,578 miles
  • 2019 – 126,915 miles
  • 2018 – 122,466 miles
  • 2017 – 118,315 miles
  • 2016 – 114,839 miles
  • 2015 – 109,013 miles
  • 2013 – 95,520 miles
  • 2012 – 85,580 miles
  • 2011 – 77,508 miles
  • 2010 – 67,544 miles
  • 2009 – 538,060 miles
  • 2008 – 42,647 miles
  • 2007 – 38,010 miles
  • 2006 – 33,374 miles
  • 2005 – 25,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,661 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear axle mounting bush has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,661 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,661 miles
    Test number
    414936922312
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,661 miles (+2,204)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,661 miles
    Test number
    576058956003
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint boots deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,457 miles (+1,414)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,457 miles
    Test number
    946136292233
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,043 miles (+2,109)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,043 miles
    Test number
    930234218781
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle lightly corroded

  5. Pass137,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,934 miles
    Test number
    527489773035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,934 miles (+3,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,934 miles
    Test number
    231840796736
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed boiled up (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass134,517 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,517 miles
    Test number
    911415861675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle mounting bush has slight free play

  8. Fail134,390 miles (+3,915)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    917738965245
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle mounting bush has slight free play

  9. Pass130,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,475 miles
    Test number
    463231094338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail130,475 miles (+897)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,475 miles
    Test number
    992463399002
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass129,578 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,578 miles
    Test number
    803986584562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail129,576 miles (+2,661)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,576 miles
    Test number
    847431955262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass126,915 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    126,915 miles
    Test number
    930447684391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,466 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,466 miles
    Test number
    631481498170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,315 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,315 miles
    Test number
    652722255402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,839 miles (+5,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,839 miles
    Test number
    373850004004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass109,013 miles (+13,493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,013 miles
    Test number
    709148865091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,520 miles (+9,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    336047133392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail85,580 miles6 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,580 miles
    Test number
    246828122382
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn

  20. Pass85,580 miles (+8,072)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,580 miles
    Test number
    815758122328
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn

  21. Pass77,508 miles (+9,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    626988621341
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass67,544 miles (-470,516)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,544 miles
    Test number
    100970330328
    • NoteFront brake pads aprox 80-90% worn
    • NoteFronta brake discs worn and lipped

  23. Pass538,060 miles (+495,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    538,060 miles
    Test number
    490727029442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,647 miles (+4,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,647 miles
    Test number
    511551738349
    • NoteExhaust mounts corroding
    • NoteOffside front tyre misshaped

  25. Pass38,010 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    502337027395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,374 miles (+7,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    501968026340
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe mount repaired

  27. Pass25,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,789 miles
    Test number
    110248225326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 LAF

Does L25 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 LAF is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 LAF?
The MOT on L25 LAF is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 LAF done?
L25 LAF was recorded at 143,661 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,696 miles a year.
Has L25 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 LAF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 LAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L25 LAF find?
L25 LAF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges, and 4 more.

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