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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 999 cc

LF52 FMOMOT history

LF52 FMO is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
136,454 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 FMO was last recorded at 136,454 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,597 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,857 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,454 miles
  • 2025 – 130,597 miles
  • 2024 – 125,457 miles
  • 2023 – 120,545 miles
  • 2022 – 113,990 miles
  • 2021 – 106,829 miles
  • 2020 – 102,223 miles
  • 2019 – 95,856 miles
  • 2018 – 87,824 miles
  • 2017 – 79,048 miles
  • 2016 – 69,095 miles
  • 2015 – 64,721 miles
  • 2014 – 55,160 miles
  • 2013 – 44,049 miles
  • 2012 – 36,907 miles
  • 2011 – 33,559 miles
  • 2010 – 29,774 miles
  • 2009 – 27,006 miles
  • 2008 – 23,768 miles
  • 2007 – 19,984 miles
  • 2006 – 15,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,454 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slight corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s front door slight damaged
  • AdvisoryN/s rear jacking ponit corroded
  • AdvisoryNs/ outer sill slight cororded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight blow

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,454 miles (+5,857)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,454 miles
    Test number
    718644078014
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s front door slight damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s rear jacking ponit corroded
    • AdvisoryNs/ outer sill slight cororded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight blow

  2. Pass130,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,597 miles
    Test number
    533408721977
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,589 miles (+5,132)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,589 miles
    Test number
    829475360367
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,457 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    205469375144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Fail125,449 miles (+4,904)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,449 miles
    Test number
    201746548988
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  6. Pass120,545 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    965633967374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,990 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,990 miles
    Test number
    669032769482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,829 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,829 miles
    Test number
    720547006151
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,829 miles (+4,606)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,829 miles
    Test number
    646594519654
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,223 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    611677481456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,856 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,856 miles
    Test number
    950294154809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,824 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,824 miles
    Test number
    152246023614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,048 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    351572243189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    192477366975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail69,095 miles (+4,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    785097456720
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,721 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,721 miles
    Test number
    447069724654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,160 miles (+11,111)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,160 miles
    Test number
    159086744242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,049 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    147889133224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,907 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    267833732201
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass36,907 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    795693832288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,559 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,559 miles
    Test number
    838611731299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,774 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,774 miles
    Test number
    643140840156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass27,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,006 miles
    Test number
    194292119262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,006 miles (+3,238)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,006 miles
    Test number
    383961619431
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres age cracked

  25. Pass23,768 miles (+3,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,768 miles
    Test number
    344868828436
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass missing

  26. Pass19,984 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,984 miles
    Test number
    410447627252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,862 miles
    Test number
    504101906284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FMO

Does LF52 FMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FMO expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FMO?
The MOT on LF52 FMO expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FMO done?
LF52 FMO was recorded at 136,454 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has LF52 FMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FMO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 FMO 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 LF52 FMO find?
LF52 FMO failed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front direction indicator not working, and 15 more.

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