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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LA51 XXMMOT history

LA51 XXM is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,180 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XXM was last recorded at 82,180 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,369 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
2,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,180 miles
  • 2024 – 81,369 miles
  • 2023 – 78,379 miles
  • 2022 – 71,852 miles
  • 2021 – 69,842 miles
  • 2020 – 67,032 miles
  • 2019 – 63,611 miles
  • 2018 – 58,317 miles
  • 2017 – 54,093 miles
  • 2016 – 54,016 miles
  • 2015 – 53,841 miles
  • 2014 – 52,963 miles
  • 2013 – 52,293 miles
  • 2012 – 51,898 miles
  • 2011 – 51,026 miles
  • 2010 – 50,490 miles
  • 2009 – 49,132 miles
  • 2008 – 46,284 miles
  • 2006 – 38,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,180 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Deep cracking to nearside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Deep cracking to offside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,180 miles (+811)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    243704687164
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,369 miles (+2,990)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    861087942612
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,379 miles (+6,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,379 miles
    Test number
    864133494987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,852 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,852 miles
    Test number
    289909750049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,842 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    337233192333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,032 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,032 miles
    Test number
    761144136447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,611 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,611 miles
    Test number
    164366958800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    805703031007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,317 miles (+4,224)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    387684456157
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    770919176113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,093 miles (+77)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    653388529337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass54,016 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,016 miles
    Test number
    623523818145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDeep cracking to nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryDeep cracking to offside rear tyre

  13. Fail54,014 miles (+173)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,014 miles
    Test number
    376119073665
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDeep cracking to nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryDeep cracking to offside rear tyre

  14. Pass53,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    139930255001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail53,841 miles (+878)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    247769345010
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass52,963 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,963 miles
    Test number
    585021334034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,293 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    775219343036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    959768952073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail51,898 miles (+872)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    196524652428
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,026 miles (+536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,026 miles
    Test number
    538019921088
    • NoteFront wipers in-op when washers are pulled on.

  21. Pass50,490 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,490 miles
    Test number
    200650630028
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  22. Pass49,132 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    561117029080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,284 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    894422428076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,296 miles
    Test number
    503206716284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XXM

Does LA51 XXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XXM is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XXM?
The MOT on LA51 XXM is valid until 28 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 XXM done?
LA51 XXM was recorded at 82,180 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,273 miles a year.
Has LA51 XXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XXM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 XXM 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 XXM find?
LA51 XXM passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust corroded; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, and 6 more.

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