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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 PVAMOT history

LB53 PVA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
135,290 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 PVA was last recorded at 135,290 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2009: 12,308 miles, lower than 37,179 miles on 1 Dec 2008.

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
134,430 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
860 miles
Average per year
6,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,290 miles
  • 2022 – 134,430 miles
  • 2021 – 130,752 miles
  • 2020 – 126,642 miles
  • 2019 – 119,427 miles
  • 2018 – 114,038 miles
  • 2017 – 110,303 miles
  • 2016 – 105,040 miles
  • 2015 – 100,962 miles
  • 2014 – 92,959 miles
  • 2013 – 81,783 miles
  • 2012 – 71,525 miles
  • 2011 – 59,755 miles
  • 2010 – 48,385 miles
  • 2009 – 12,308 miles
  • 2008 – 37,179 miles
  • 2007 – 30,729 miles
  • 2006 – 21,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,290 miles
  • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,290 miles (+860)8 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,290 miles
    Test number
    120964870339
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,430 miles (+3,678)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,430 miles
    Test number
    247451246935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,752 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,752 miles
    Test number
    902360955823
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,752 miles (+4,110)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,752 miles
    Test number
    994272827619
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,642 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,642 miles
    Test number
    198809076079
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail126,640 miles (+7,213)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,640 miles
    Test number
    191002489361
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,427 miles (+5,389)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,427 miles
    Test number
    548047186681
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass114,038 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    784771806266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail114,037 miles (+3,734)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,037 miles
    Test number
    383560567597
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass110,303 miles (+5,263)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    161561339579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass105,040 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    895129500630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail105,036 miles (+4,074)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,036 miles
    Test number
    411823398625
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass100,962 miles (+8,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,962 miles
    Test number
    759857675012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass92,959 miles (+11,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,959 miles
    Test number
    385876384002
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on shoulders of tread

  15. Pass81,783 miles (+10,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,783 miles
    Test number
    917545773053
    • NoteFront exhaust support bracket broken but can support exhaust

  16. Pass71,525 miles (+213)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    948620872097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket cracking

  17. Fail71,312 miles (+11,557)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,312 miles
    Test number
    808052262089
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket cracking

  18. Pass59,755 miles (+11,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    268932281045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,385 miles (+36,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    903270390083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,308 miles (-24,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,308 miles
    Test number
    903620249177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,179 miles
    Test number
    154256238390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,179 miles (+6,450)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,179 miles
    Test number
    831416438354
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass30,729 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,729 miles
    Test number
    481165757350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,304 miles
    Test number
    302338146349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PVA

Does LB53 PVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PVA expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PVA?
The MOT on LB53 PVA expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PVA done?
LB53 PVA was recorded at 135,290 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 6,800 miles a year.
Has LB53 PVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PVA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 PVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 PVA find?
LB53 PVA failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 8 major defects, 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; offside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 10 more.

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