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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 HPYMOT history

LL53 HPY is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 41,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,500 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HPY was last recorded at 41,500 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,896 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,500 miles
  • 2025 – 40,896 miles
  • 2024 – 40,240 miles
  • 2023 – 39,048 miles
  • 2022 – 38,414 miles
  • 2021 – 37,120 miles
  • 2020 – 36,397 miles
  • 2019 – 35,768 miles
  • 2018 – 35,083 miles
  • 2017 – 34,422 miles
  • 2016 – 33,610 miles
  • 2015 – 31,855 miles
  • 2014 – 30,794 miles
  • 2013 – 30,146 miles
  • 2012 – 29,321 miles
  • 2011 – 27,922 miles
  • 2010 – 26,039 miles
  • 2009 – 20,127 miles
  • 2008 – 12,102 miles
  • 2007 – 9,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,500 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    227584057048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,896 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    386088431186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,240 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,240 miles
    Test number
    233687739547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,048 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,048 miles
    Test number
    824586393077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail39,048 miles (+634)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,048 miles
    Test number
    428893427919
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,414 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    428153176393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail38,414 miles (+1,294)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    942975997939
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass37,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    700043338174
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail37,120 miles (+723)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    527531797288
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass36,397 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,397 miles
    Test number
    372343513186
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail36,397 miles (+629)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,397 miles
    Test number
    159358400531
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass35,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    632820686218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail35,768 miles (+685)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    197581299212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass35,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,083 miles
    Test number
    797470660831
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail35,083 miles (+661)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,083 miles
    Test number
    291216731532
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass34,422 miles (+812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    815287200832
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass33,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,610 miles
    Test number
    465838107138
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  18. Fail33,610 miles (+1,755)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,610 miles
    Test number
    546625376752
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  19. Pass31,855 miles (+1,061)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    786583685086
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteOffside front bumper/wing damaged.

  20. Pass30,794 miles (+648)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,794 miles
    Test number
    209787774078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management malfunction lamp illuminated
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged

  21. Pass30,146 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    135442383043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,321 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,321 miles
    Test number
    365906782066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,922 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,922 miles
    Test number
    229157081087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    774111390090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,039 miles (+5,912)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    541711590074
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Note2 x front tyres wearing on outside tread
    • Note2 x rear tyres starting to crack on outer walls

  26. Pass20,127 miles (+8,025)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,127 miles
    Test number
    261068239027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre low tread

  27. Pass12,102 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,102 miles
    Test number
    951917108052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,975 miles
    Test number
    774309307015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 HPY

Does LL53 HPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HPY is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HPY?
The MOT on LL53 HPY is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HPY done?
LL53 HPY was recorded at 41,500 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has LL53 HPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HPY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 HPY 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 LL53 HPY find?
LL53 HPY passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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