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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC02 MBUMOT history

LC02 MBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 16 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
97,549 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 MBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 MBU was last recorded at 97,549 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 2,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,114 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,435 miles
Average per year
4,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,549 miles
  • 2024 – 95,114 miles
  • 2023 – 93,278 miles
  • 2020 – 93,134 miles
  • 2019 – 89,313 miles
  • 2018 – 84,769 miles
  • 2016 – 83,899 miles
  • 2015 – 82,806 miles
  • 2014 – 79,467 miles
  • 2013 – 71,459 miles
  • 2012 – 65,706 miles
  • 2011 – 56,192 miles
  • 2010 – 48,683 miles
  • 2009 – 39,450 miles
  • 2008 – 27,059 miles
  • 2007 – 20,314 miles
  • 2006 – 12,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,549 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer not working/Leaking.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    988056486422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer not working/Leaking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,549 miles (+2,435)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    481620979642
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer not working/Leaking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,114 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,114 miles
    Test number
    106717544609
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail95,101 miles (+1,823)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,101 miles
    Test number
    534228676902
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills have slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring not seated correctly on shock absorber but still secure

  5. Pass93,278 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,278 miles
    Test number
    742801253022
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension coil spring incorrectly located

  6. Pass93,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,134 miles
    Test number
    776322830907
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail93,134 miles (+3,821)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,134 miles
    Test number
    347237362995
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nearside and offside (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,313 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    271506070769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,769 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    272973882440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,899 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,899 miles
    Test number
    247372342750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,806 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    379881033820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,467 miles (+8,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    836558984220
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  13. Pass71,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    769550993258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,459 miles (+5,753)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    355350893469
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Fail65,706 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    395876192400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  16. Pass65,706 miles (+9,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    766626092268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  17. Pass56,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    238501591246
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail56,192 miles (+7,509)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    457581991292
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass48,683 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    153336190241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,450 miles (+12,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    883196099232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,059 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,059 miles
    Test number
    334705208110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    103985597072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,314 miles (+8,217)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    351205397072
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bold on the inside edge

  24. Pass12,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,097 miles
    Test number
    990469706194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 MBU

Does LC02 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 MBU expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 MBU?
The MOT on LC02 MBU expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 MBU done?
LC02 MBU was recorded at 97,549 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 4,425 miles a year.
Has LC02 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 MBU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 MBU 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 LC02 MBU find?
LC02 MBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp washer not working/leaking.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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