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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 999 cc

LB53 TFFMOT history

LB53 TFF is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2025
Mileage
117,661 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TFF was last recorded at 117,661 miles on 29 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,661 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,661 miles
  • 2023 – 113,168 miles
  • 2022 – 111,733 miles
  • 2021 – 109,289 miles
  • 2020 – 107,218 miles
  • 2019 – 104,541 miles
  • 2018 – 100,983 miles
  • 2017 – 97,639 miles
  • 2016 – 94,107 miles
  • 2015 – 91,926 miles
  • 2014 – 90,154 miles
  • 2013 – 88,260 miles
  • 2012 – 87,739 miles
  • 2011 – 73,170 miles
  • 2010 – 58,017 miles
  • 2009 – 45,051 miles
  • 2008 – 33,922 miles
  • 2007 – 24,831 miles
  • 2006 – 10,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,661 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    395380562997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,661 miles (+4,493)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    618970985786
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,168 miles (+1,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,168 miles
    Test number
    728648963139
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass111,733 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    625697822586
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail111,732 miles (+2,443)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    525338030285
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass109,289 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,289 miles
    Test number
    298199423605
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary Belt Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail109,288 miles (+2,070)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    991770694891
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary Belt Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass107,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    467556521115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail107,218 miles (+2,677)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    407655917059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass104,541 miles (+3,558)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    907969593258
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass100,983 miles (+3,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,983 miles
    Test number
    958029394528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cracking

  12. Pass97,639 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,639 miles
    Test number
    483222521595
    • AdvisoryFan Belt Cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sidewall Cracking

  13. Fail97,622 miles (+3,515)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    337070532956
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFan Belt Cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sidewall Cracking

  14. Pass94,107 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,107 miles
    Test number
    574105299983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,926 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,926 miles
    Test number
    977810915111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,154 miles
    Test number
    735615014165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,152 miles (+1,892)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    427495814114
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass88,260 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    255179213153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,739 miles (+14,569)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    498736952379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/r light cluster slighty damaged

  20. Pass73,170 miles (+15,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,170 miles
    Test number
    145014861307
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges close to limit

  21. Pass58,017 miles (+12,966)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    941005540370
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp cracked

  22. Pass45,051 miles (+11,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,051 miles
    Test number
    472600059434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,922 miles (+9,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,922 miles
    Test number
    874002168378
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass24,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    971974357310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,831 miles (+14,048)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    824794357300
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass10,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,783 miles
    Test number
    790036656305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TFF

Does LB53 TFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 TFF expired on 22 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TFF?
The MOT on LB53 TFF expired on 22 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 TFF done?
LB53 TFF was recorded at 117,661 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 6,130 miles a year.
Has LB53 TFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TFF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 TFF 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 TFF find?
LB53 TFF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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