Volkswagen Lupo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LR53 ECYMOT history
LR53 ECY is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 46,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 46,256 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,709 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 ECY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 ECY was last recorded at 46,256 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,067 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,189 miles
- Average per year
- 1,709 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,256 miles
- 2025 – 45,067 miles
- 2024 – 44,138 miles
- 2023 – 42,190 miles
- 2022 – 40,251 miles
- 2021 – 37,183 miles
- 2020 – 33,760 miles
- 2019 – 31,550 miles
- 2018 – 30,593 miles
- 2017 – 28,129 miles
- 2016 – 24,226 miles
- 2009 – 21,693 miles
- 2007 – 17,389 miles
- 2006 – 11,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,256 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear bumper damage/split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,256 miles (+1,189)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 46,256 miles
- Test number
- 572157154120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,067 miles (+929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 45,067 miles
- Test number
- 518719675724
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arms ball joint dust cover perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,138 miles (+1,948)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 44,138 miles
- Test number
- 340800797912
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,190 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 42,190 miles
- Test number
- 174623136779
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear box exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
Fail42,190 miles (+68)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,190 miles
- Test number
- 611912810007
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear box exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
Fail42,122 miles (+1,871)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,122 miles
- Test number
- 744728464620
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged not likely cause injury
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass40,251 miles (+3,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 40,251 miles
- Test number
- 879832167261
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper damage/split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted
Pass37,183 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 37,183 miles
- Test number
- 103464243757
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside drop link mounting rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear face) bush slightly deteriorating/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper damage/split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted
Fail37,183 miles (+3,423)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,183 miles
- Test number
- 565131665208
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside drop link mounting rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear face) bush slightly deteriorating/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper damage/split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted
Pass33,760 miles (+2,210)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 33,760 miles
- Test number
- 347200035581
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass31,550 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 31,550 miles
- Test number
- 468546018688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 30,593 miles
- Test number
- 754875345811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,593 miles (+2,464)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,593 miles
- Test number
- 222240706913
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass28,129 miles (+3,903)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 28,129 miles
- Test number
- 279552606752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,226 miles (+2,533)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 24,226 miles
- Test number
- 372687456259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 21,693 miles
- Test number
- 791807719218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,693 miles (+4,304)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,693 miles
- Test number
- 183386919275
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass17,389 miles (+5,917)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 17,389 miles
- Test number
- 370389747208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 11,472 miles
- Test number
- 214560236113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 ECY
- Does LR53 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ECY is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 ECY?
- The MOT on LR53 ECY is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 ECY done?
- LR53 ECY was recorded at 46,256 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
- Has LR53 ECY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 ECY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR53 ECY 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 LR53 ECY find?
- LR53 ECY passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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