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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 999 cc

LB53 VUYMOT history

LB53 VUY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 7 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
99,995 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VUY was last recorded at 99,995 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 4,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,217 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,778 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,995 miles
  • 2022 – 95,217 miles
  • 2021 – 93,782 miles
  • 2020 – 91,949 miles
  • 2019 – 87,753 miles
  • 2018 – 82,538 miles
  • 2017 – 80,694 miles
  • 2016 – 76,028 miles
  • 2015 – 70,699 miles
  • 2014 – 65,175 miles
  • 2013 – 60,488 miles
  • 2012 – 56,258 miles
  • 2011 – 50,418 miles
  • 2010 – 43,796 miles
  • 2009 – 38,543 miles
  • 2008 – 30,114 miles
  • 2007 – 20,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,995 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,995 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    131389266980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,217 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    748687218768
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,782 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,782 miles
    Test number
    643681964278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,949 miles (+4,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,949 miles
    Test number
    650668373486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,753 miles (+5,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,753 miles
    Test number
    695808710428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass82,538 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    924426702189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,515 miles (+1,821)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    711359325512
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass80,694 miles (+4,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    503585440242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass76,028 miles (+5,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,028 miles
    Test number
    532203356290
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass70,699 miles (+5,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    516942638541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass65,175 miles (+4,687)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,175 miles
    Test number
    169861004359
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass60,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,488 miles
    Test number
    437839283274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail60,488 miles (+4,230)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,488 miles
    Test number
    675589583286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass56,258 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    438044792232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    808231101352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,418 miles (+6,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    837211101309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass43,796 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    770669600205
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished

  18. Fail43,796 miles (+5,253)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    891899400208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished

  19. Pass38,543 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    513751019228
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre and slight cut to sidewall

  20. Fail38,543 miles (+8,429)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    304681119496
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre and slight cut to sidewall

  21. Pass30,114 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,114 miles
    Test number
    343491118411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,107 miles
    Test number
    742676637055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,107 miles2 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,107 miles
    Test number
    563906337028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs close to wear limit
    • NoteRear brakes noisy when applied

Questions about LB53 VUY

Does LB53 VUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VUY expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VUY?
The MOT on LB53 VUY expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VUY done?
LB53 VUY was recorded at 99,995 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has LB53 VUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VUY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 VUY 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 VUY find?
LB53 VUY passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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