Volkswagen Lupo
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LB53 YAUMOT history
LB53 YAU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 76,626 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 YAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 YAU was last recorded at 76,626 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,485 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 141 miles
- Average per year
- 3,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,626 miles
- 2025 – 76,485 miles
- 2024 – 75,952 miles
- 2023 – 75,760 miles
- 2022 – 75,110 miles
- 2021 – 74,837 miles
- 2020 – 74,304 miles
- 2019 – 72,083 miles
- 2018 – 68,844 miles
- 2017 – 67,197 miles
- 2016 – 64,611 miles
- 2015 – 61,845 miles
- 2014 – 58,693 miles
- 2013 – 48,142 miles
- 2012 – 40,944 miles
- 2011 – 33,717 miles
- 2009 – 27,195 miles
- 2008 – 17,617 miles
- 2007 – 12,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,626 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,626 miles (+141)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 76,626 miles
- Test number
- 782045270810
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,485 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 76,485 miles
- Test number
- 119678803029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,485 miles (+533)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,485 miles
- Test number
- 332940736681
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,952 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 75,952 miles
- Test number
- 623588419248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail75,951 miles (+191)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,951 miles
- Test number
- 299836636345
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,760 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 75,760 miles
- Test number
- 111304173836
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,760 miles (+650)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,760 miles
- Test number
- 135294716451
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Box Mount Snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side Light Effected By Brake light While in Reverse (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,110 miles (+273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 75,110 miles
- Test number
- 906193093181
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass74,837 miles (+533)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 74,837 miles
- Test number
- 357196834488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,304 miles (+2,221)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 74,304 miles
- Test number
- 381129519698
- MinorNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
Pass72,083 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,083 miles
- Test number
- 735757465148
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven and look old (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,844 miles (+1,647)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,844 miles
- Test number
- 788996035746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,197 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 67,197 miles
- Test number
- 631372467090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,611 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,611 miles
- Test number
- 470012305745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,605 miles (+2,760)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,605 miles
- Test number
- 916202359502
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass61,845 miles (+3,152)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 61,845 miles
- Test number
- 238946465443
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteExhaust rear box outer shell rotten
Pass58,693 miles (+10,551)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,693 miles
- Test number
- 355137264123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,142 miles (+7,198)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,142 miles
- Test number
- 735753763178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,944 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,944 miles
- Test number
- 538621072185
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass40,944 miles (+7,227)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 40,944 miles
- Test number
- 857551372100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,717 miles (+6,522)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,717 miles
- Test number
- 228080971188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,195 miles
- Test number
- 524313569347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,195 miles (+4,976)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,195 miles
- Test number
- 771383969342
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass22,219 miles (+4,602)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 22,219 miles
- Test number
- 902172609019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,617 miles (+4,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 17,617 miles
- Test number
- 932202318015
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,971 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 12,971 miles
- Test number
- 404242507044
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB53 YAU
- Does LB53 YAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 YAU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 YAU?
- The MOT on LB53 YAU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 YAU done?
- LB53 YAU was recorded at 76,626 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,269 miles a year.
- Has LB53 YAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 YAU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 YAU 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 YAU find?
- LB53 YAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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