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Volkswagen Lupo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 VBYMOT history

LR03 VBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 3 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
69,986 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VBY was last recorded at 69,986 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,986 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 69,986 miles
  • 2022 – 69,872 miles
  • 2021 – 69,583 miles
  • 2020 – 69,524 miles
  • 2019 – 69,472 miles
  • 2018 – 69,111 miles
  • 2017 – 66,106 miles
  • 2016 – 62,227 miles
  • 2015 – 57,107 miles
  • 2014 – 51,340 miles
  • 2013 – 46,417 miles
  • 2012 – 42,019 miles
  • 2011 – 35,782 miles
  • 2009 – 30,961 miles
  • 2008 – 23,695 miles
  • 2007 – 18,764 miles
  • 2006 – 16,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront-rear surface rust

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    956572758859
    • AdvisoryFront-rear surface rust

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857026131551
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,986 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    696487395920
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear surface rust

  4. Fail69,986 miles (+114)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    499567329745
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear surface rust

  5. Pass69,872 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,872 miles
    Test number
    554497694485
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,583 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    570936486653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass69,524 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    960363666375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail69,472 miles (+361)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    773319544182
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel regulator vacuum pipe spit

  9. Pass69,111 miles (+3,005)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    461937215455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  10. Pass66,106 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    125345817815
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  11. Fail66,104 miles (+3,877)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    384170935972
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  12. Pass62,227 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,227 miles
    Test number
    632992852439
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  13. Fail62,211 miles (+5,104)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,211 miles
    Test number
    643793983327
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass57,107 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,107 miles
    Test number
    996140275290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system corroded

  15. Fail57,073 miles (+5,733)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    891378936653
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system corroded

  16. Pass51,340 miles (+4,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,340 miles
    Test number
    447877294213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail46,417 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,417 miles
    Test number
    345360893236
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly corroded and deteriorated

  18. Pass46,417 miles (+4,398)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,417 miles
    Test number
    758940893278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly corroded and deteriorated

  19. Pass42,019 miles (+6,237)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    925580802373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside wiper blade worn and split
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass35,782 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    225705401338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

  21. Fail35,782 miles (+4,821)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    236085201391
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

  22. Pass30,961 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,961 miles
    Test number
    483973879121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,695 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,695 miles
    Test number
    421030188003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,764 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,764 miles
    Test number
    231880267058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,471 miles
    Test number
    264189076485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VBY

Does LR03 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VBY expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VBY?
The MOT on LR03 VBY expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VBY done?
LR03 VBY was recorded at 69,986 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has LR03 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VBY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 VBY 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 LR03 VBY find?
LR03 VBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front-rear surface rust.

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