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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 LGOMOT history

LA51 LGO is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,122 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LGO was last recorded at 102,122 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,920 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,202 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,122 miles
  • 2024 – 96,920 miles
  • 2023 – 96,182 miles
  • 2022 – 95,732 miles
  • 2021 – 93,154 miles
  • 2020 – 91,596 miles
  • 2018 – 90,664 miles
  • 2017 – 89,749 miles
  • 2016 – 88,364 miles
  • 2015 – 82,717 miles
  • 2014 – 76,421 miles
  • 2013 – 71,398 miles
  • 2012 – 65,031 miles
  • 2011 – 61,634 miles
  • 2009 – 59,062 miles
  • 2008 – 58,447 miles
  • 2007 – 54,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,122 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring slighty corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side(heavy corroded) (5.3.1 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,122 miles (+5,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,122 miles
    Test number
    297927377379
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring slighty corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side(heavy corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass96,920 miles (+738)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,920 miles
    Test number
    426697483092
    • AdvisoryBoth side front top mount worn but not in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear coil spring heavy corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring slighty corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass96,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    630051864164
    • 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/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail96,182 miles (+450)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    237252346716
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass95,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    756712060514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail95,732 miles (+2,578)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    611264809881
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,154 miles (+1,558)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,154 miles
    Test number
    366288151451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass91,596 miles (+932)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    528378654460
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass90,664 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    334710719438
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail90,664 miles (+915)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    344776141117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass89,749 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    954602499499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,364 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    194729077295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,717 miles
    Test number
    966325585058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,717 miles (+6,296)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,717 miles
    Test number
    256563085068
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass76,421 miles (+5,023)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    378115784057
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Pass71,398 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    805172073018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,031 miles (+3,397)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,031 miles
    Test number
    909889402001
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  18. Pass61,634 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    857880221041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,062 miles (+615)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    124144949321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre brake light inop
  20. Pass58,447 miles (+2,162)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    422693448462
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre rear brake light inop
  21. Pass56,285 miles (+1,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    113683708070
    • NoteCentre rear brake light inop
  22. Pass54,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    922440517022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 LGO

Does LA51 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LGO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LGO?
The MOT on LA51 LGO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 LGO done?
LA51 LGO was recorded at 102,122 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has LA51 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LGO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 LGO 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 LA51 LGO find?
LA51 LGO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front coil spring slighty corroded, and 2 more.

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