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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 FRCMOT history

LB53 FRC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 57,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
57,676 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FRC was last recorded at 57,676 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,443 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
2,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,676 miles
  • 2023 – 56,443 miles
  • 2021 – 55,638 miles
  • 2019 – 55,604 miles
  • 2018 – 53,585 miles
  • 2017 – 52,821 miles
  • 2016 – 52,413 miles
  • 2015 – 50,120 miles
  • 2014 – 45,883 miles
  • 2013 – 40,947 miles
  • 2012 – 34,483 miles
  • 2011 – 32,108 miles
  • 2010 – 29,974 miles
  • 2009 – 28,492 miles
  • 2007 – 24,420 miles
  • 2006 – 18,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,676 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,676 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    57,676 miles
    Test number
    425218650568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,443 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,443 miles
    Test number
    965981423102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,638 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    607360415053
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass55,604 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    593027070485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,585 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,585 miles
    Test number
    922340066905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,821 miles (+408)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    221140102032
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres cracking badly (no cords/canvas showing)

  7. Pass52,413 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    213350374048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    753998457012
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/cracking in tread

  9. Fail50,120 miles (+4,237)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    990015721448
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/cracking in tread

  10. Pass45,883 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    235501984238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass40,947 miles (+6,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,947 miles
    Test number
    189905773250
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass34,483 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    957886072208
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass32,108 miles (+2,134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    956176871271
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake discs

  14. Pass29,974 miles (+1,482)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    264281530274
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  15. Pass28,492 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,492 miles
    Test number
    861543489129
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass24,420 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,420 miles
    Test number
    934011127301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,455 miles
    Test number
    110605316395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,455 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,455 miles
    Test number
    300415116320
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

Questions about LB53 FRC

Does LB53 FRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FRC is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FRC?
The MOT on LB53 FRC is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FRC done?
LB53 FRC was recorded at 57,676 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,036 miles a year.
Has LB53 FRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FRC has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LB53 FRC 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 LB53 FRC find?
LB53 FRC passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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