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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 999 cc

LB52 LWDMOT history

LB52 LWD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,515 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LWD was last recorded at 69,515 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 6,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2016: 29,198 miles, lower than 57,695 miles on 19 May 2016.

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
62,928 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,587 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,515 miles
  • 2025 – 62,928 miles
  • 2024 – 53,484 miles
  • 2023 – 46,598 miles
  • 2021 – 40,651 miles
  • 2020 – 38,358 miles
  • 2019 – 36,605 miles
  • 2018 – 35,315 miles
  • 2017 – 34,267 miles
  • 2016 – 29,198 miles
  • 2015 – 53,126 miles
  • 2014 – 47,637 miles
  • 2013 – 43,549 miles
  • 2012 – 39,182 miles
  • 2011 – 35,248 miles
  • 2010 – 31,170 miles
  • 2009 – 26,149 miles
  • 2008 – 22,936 miles
  • 2007 – 20,705 miles
  • 2006 – 14,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,515 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,515 miles (+6,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    950692788965
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass62,928 miles (+195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    416773287669
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail62,733 miles (+9,249)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    888510013381
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass53,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    844886761301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,484 miles (+6,886)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    156697857925
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass46,598 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    986262656305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,651 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,651 miles
    Test number
    605775340546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail40,611 miles (+2,253)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    445770920192
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Pass38,358 miles (+1,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,358 miles
    Test number
    225459557697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass36,605 miles (+1,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    773352493896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass35,315 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,315 miles
    Test number
    253093080437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,267 miles (+5,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,267 miles
    Test number
    666480705323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 175/65r13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass29,198 miles (-28,497)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,198 miles
    Test number
    885505154319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,695 miles (+4,569)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,695 miles
    Test number
    540368314129
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass53,126 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,126 miles
    Test number
    316629735123
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail53,126 miles (+5,489)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,126 miles
    Test number
    348939935164
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass47,637 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    185551524196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,549 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    145270743168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteAir bag waring light has been painted over inside speedo cluster

  19. Fail43,549 miles (+4,367)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    996330143150
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass39,182 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    486543442181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  21. Fail39,182 miles (+3,934)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    179593342175
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine and air bag warning light on
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  22. Pass35,248 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    798787441102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,244 miles (+4,074)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,244 miles
    Test number
    229246241121
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass31,170 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,170 miles
    Test number
    714070940109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,149 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,149 miles
    Test number
    141852359150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,936 miles
    Test number
    591210378042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,936 miles (+2,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,936 miles
    Test number
    383040578091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass20,705 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,705 miles
    Test number
    221109507119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,467 miles
    Test number
    343954576000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LWD

Does LB52 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 LWD is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LWD?
The MOT on LB52 LWD is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 LWD done?
LB52 LWD was recorded at 69,515 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has LB52 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LWD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 LWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 LWD find?
LB52 LWD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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