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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 SZFMOT history

LB53 SZF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
78,596 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SZF was last recorded at 78,596 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,434 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
3,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,596 miles
  • 2024 – 77,434 miles
  • 2023 – 75,670 miles
  • 2022 – 74,150 miles
  • 2021 – 72,473 miles
  • 2020 – 71,674 miles
  • 2019 – 69,933 miles
  • 2018 – 65,537 miles
  • 2017 – 61,420 miles
  • 2016 – 57,112 miles
  • 2015 – 51,015 miles
  • 2014 – 42,220 miles
  • 2013 – 35,175 miles
  • 2012 – 31,590 miles
  • 2011 – 28,861 miles
  • 2010 – 25,533 miles
  • 2009 – 22,471 miles
  • 2008 – 18,975 miles
  • 2007 – 15,288 miles
  • 2006 – 12,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,596 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil level on minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,596 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    964781813681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,434 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    782832222587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,433 miles (+1,763)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    910023136221
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,670 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    622289697201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,150 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    800934018120
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  6. Fail74,150 miles (+1,677)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    525182781489
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  7. Pass72,473 miles (+799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,473 miles
    Test number
    308772881608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,674 miles (+1,741)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    971654613422
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,933 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    445603193124
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip not 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail69,932 miles (+4,395)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    630986114688
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip not 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,537 miles (+4,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,537 miles
    Test number
    842144661244
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn on inner fascia
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat access handle broken

  12. Pass61,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    471267667233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,420 miles (+4,308)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    773651710544
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass57,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    213833616252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,112 miles (+6,097)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    554496477429
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,015 miles (+8,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    135407041184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,220 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    539644684218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,175 miles (+3,585)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,175 miles
    Test number
    149428273215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rear expansion box heavily corroded.
    • NoteRecommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.
    • NoteService due as indicated within dash display.

  19. Pass31,590 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,590 miles
    Test number
    349727272441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,861 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,861 miles
    Test number
    969138371269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    254019470211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,533 miles (+3,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    333749270477
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass22,471 miles (+3,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,471 miles
    Test number
    263851009336
    • NoteGearbox oil seal starting to leakdid not affect mot today but advised

  24. Pass18,975 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,975 miles
    Test number
    904683908308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,288 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,288 miles
    Test number
    494581887268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,221 miles
    Test number
    382018076416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SZF

Does LB53 SZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SZF is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SZF?
The MOT on LB53 SZF is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SZF done?
LB53 SZF was recorded at 78,596 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
Has LB53 SZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SZF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 SZF 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 SZF find?
LB53 SZF passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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