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Volkswagen Lupo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 XLVMOT history

LM52 XLV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
36,332 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XLV was last recorded at 36,332 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 6,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,459 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,873 miles
Average per year
1,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,332 miles
  • 2024 – 29,459 miles
  • 2023 – 26,471 miles
  • 2022 – 25,779 miles
  • 2021 – 24,029 miles
  • 2020 – 22,091 miles
  • 2019 – 19,520 miles
  • 2018 – 17,821 miles
  • 2017 – 16,162 miles
  • 2012 – 15,156 miles
  • 2011 – 10,914 miles
  • 2010 – 6,873 miles
  • 2009 – 5,732 miles
  • 2008 – 4,931 miles
  • 2007 – 4,160 miles
  • 2006 – 2,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,332 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,332 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    361754930088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,459 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    586078661575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,471 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    26,471 miles
    Test number
    692240506170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,779 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    25,779 miles
    Test number
    611213314558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,759 miles (+1,730)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,759 miles
    Test number
    536733772227
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass24,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    842580708615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,029 miles (+1,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    631693874261
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass22,091 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,091 miles
    Test number
    832975678140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,006 miles (+2,486)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,006 miles
    Test number
    524500872443
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass19,520 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,520 miles
    Test number
    724460539646
    • 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))
  11. Fail19,510 miles (+1,689)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,510 miles
    Test number
    189813127145
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  12. Pass17,821 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,821 miles
    Test number
    540845338374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,162 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,162 miles
    Test number
    377220395763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,156 miles (+4,242)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,156 miles
    Test number
    389626502267
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres perishing on outer walls
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass10,914 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,914 miles
    Test number
    286418691090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,873 miles (+1,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,873 miles
    Test number
    290807370093
    • NoteFront and rear tyres have slight cracks on tyres
  17. Pass5,732 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    5,732 miles
    Test number
    163222419026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,931 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    4,931 miles
    Test number
    421091618006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,160 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    4,160 miles
    Test number
    642559917095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    2,909 miles
    Test number
    572119116061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XLV

Does LM52 XLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XLV is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XLV?
The MOT on LM52 XLV is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XLV done?
LM52 XLV was recorded at 36,332 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 1,689 miles a year.
Has LM52 XLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XLV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 XLV 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 XLV find?
LM52 XLV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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