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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VXVMOT history

LM52 VXV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,886 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VXV was last recorded at 105,886 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,884 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,886 miles
  • 2025 – 103,413 miles
  • 2024 – 100,876 miles
  • 2022 – 96,512 miles
  • 2021 – 90,315 miles
  • 2020 – 85,681 miles
  • 2019 – 81,247 miles
  • 2016 – 78,137 miles
  • 2015 – 72,775 miles
  • 2014 – 65,756 miles
  • 2013 – 61,916 miles
  • 2012 – 57,080 miles
  • 2011 – 50,291 miles
  • 2010 – 45,348 miles
  • 2009 – 41,198 miles
  • 2008 – 36,119 miles
  • 2007 – 31,454 miles
  • 2006 – 25,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,886 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in nearside.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,886 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    685313570066
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

  2. Fail105,884 miles (+2,471)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    204198583543
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

  3. Pass103,413 miles (+2,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    700338815092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

  4. Pass100,876 miles (+4,364)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,876 miles
    Test number
    555376639230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

  5. Pass96,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    451856657449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail96,512 miles (+6,197)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    752590376068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,315 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,315 miles
    Test number
    278771288648
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Fail90,314 miles (+4,633)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    255643326626
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass85,681 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    994141033864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,247 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    805437894035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,137 miles (+5,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    382256541473
    • 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)

  12. Pass72,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,775 miles
    Test number
    232262549096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,762 miles (+7,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    658744104979
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,756 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    759291544132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail65,756 miles (+3,840)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    106071944172
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass61,916 miles (+4,836)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    248442643443
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  17. Pass57,080 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    289073742486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    208051581079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,291 miles (+4,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    979481881065
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass45,348 miles (+4,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    281168590088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,198 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    533484889044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,119 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    753878198017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,454 miles (+5,628)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,454 miles
    Test number
    460857787020
    • NoteBonnet was hard to open
    • NoteHandbrake levers on calipers not returning to stops

  24. Pass25,826 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    672853186035
    • NoteBoth handbrake levers on calipers not returning to stops
    • NoteHandbrake possibly over-adjusted

Questions about LM52 VXV

Does LM52 VXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VXV is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VXV?
The MOT on LM52 VXV is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VXV done?
LM52 VXV was recorded at 105,886 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,034 miles a year.
Has LM52 VXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VXV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 VXV 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 LM52 VXV find?
LM52 VXV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel, and 4 more.

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