Volkswagen Lupo
Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LR53 TPUMOT history
LR53 TPU is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 96,861 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,208 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 TPU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Lupo
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 TPU was last recorded at 96,861 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,849 miles · 8 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 4,208 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,861 miles
- 2025 – 90,924 miles
- 2024 – 82,217 miles
- 2019 – 81,270 miles
- 2017 – 78,366 miles
- 2015 – 73,928 miles
- 2014 – 70,690 miles
- 2012 – 64,721 miles
- 2009 – 55,695 miles
- 2008 – 47,121 miles
- 2007 – 38,318 miles
- 2006 – 14,559 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,861 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear seat missing on test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
BATTERY CONDITION POOR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,861 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 96,861 miles
- Test number
- 517640929548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,849 miles (+5,925)4 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,849 miles
- Test number
- 500578731002
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative. (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front tilt mechanism faulty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle and suspension components corroded.
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass90,924 miles (+8,707)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 90,924 miles
- Test number
- 835839903732
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass82,217 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 82,217 miles
- Test number
- 565425842111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear seat missing on test
Fail82,217 miles (+947)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,217 miles
- Test number
- 558258153619
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear seat missing on test
Pass81,270 miles (+28)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,270 miles
- Test number
- 687315966003
- AdvisoryBATTERY CONDITION POOR
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR INDICATOR OUTPUTS SLIGHTLY REDUCED - ADVISE INVESTIGATION
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICES NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryNSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail81,242 miles (+2,876)10 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,242 miles
- Test number
- 667908817723
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected AIR SPRING NOT FULLY SECURED TO AXLE MOUNTING PLATE (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ARM NOT SECURED TO MOUNTING SPINDLE / LINKAGE (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBATTERY CONDITION POOR
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR INDICATOR OUTPUTS SLIGHTLY REDUCED - ADVISE INVESTIGATION
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICES NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryNSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass78,366 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,366 miles
- Test number
- 665331518585
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ADVISED REPLACED WITH NEW PADS (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail78,364 miles (+4,436)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,364 miles
- Test number
- 461810705253
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low UNABLE TO ADJUST (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ADVISED REPLACED WITH NEW PADS (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside WIPER POOR
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,928 miles (+3,238)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 73,928 miles
- Test number
- 327913935013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,690 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 70,690 miles
- Test number
- 559887474106
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front steering arm inner joint has slight play
Fail70,690 miles (+5,969)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,690 miles
- Test number
- 238607674175
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front steering arm inner joint has slight play
Pass64,721 miles (+9,026)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 64,721 miles
- Test number
- 267372882267
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully inspect covered by plastic proctector piping
Pass55,695 miles (+8,574)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 55,695 miles
- Test number
- 964383059308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,121 miles (+8,803)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 47,121 miles
- Test number
- 813905458373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,318 miles (+23,759)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 38,318 miles
- Test number
- 210841027300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 14,559 miles
- Test number
- 611363676269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,559 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,559 miles
- Test number
- 974203276284
- FailureBrake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LR53 TPU
- Does LR53 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TPU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 TPU?
- The MOT on LR53 TPU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 TPU done?
- LR53 TPU was recorded at 96,861 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
- Has LR53 TPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 TPU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 TPU 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 TPU find?
- LR53 TPU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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