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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 YRTMOT history

LS51 YRT is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 5 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,933 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 YRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 YRT was last recorded at 96,933 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 14,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,366 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,567 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,933 miles
  • 2024 – 82,366 miles
  • 2023 – 68,369 miles
  • 2022 – 63,713 miles
  • 2021 – 59,215 miles
  • 2020 – 57,687 miles
  • 2019 – 53,853 miles
  • 2018 – 41,980 miles
  • 2017 – 41,042 miles
  • 2016 – 39,316 miles
  • 2015 – 35,634 miles
  • 2014 – 32,114 miles
  • 2013 – 31,278 miles
  • 2012 – 29,726 miles
  • 2011 – 29,281 miles
  • 2010 – 28,056 miles
  • 2009 – 24,921 miles
  • 2008 – 21,286 miles
  • 2007 – 15,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear axle rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside bump stop perished & adrift.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,933 miles (+14,567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,933 miles
    Test number
    870981131213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,366 miles (+13,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    807689666590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights cloudy

  3. Pass68,369 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,369 miles
    Test number
    907095299705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,713 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    490849416249
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail63,696 miles (+4,481)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    241429548520
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wishbone mount / subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    552509834630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail59,215 miles (+1,528)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    867200498125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass57,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    512376534521
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  9. Fail57,687 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    724589259478
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  10. Pass53,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,853 miles
    Test number
    806492225011
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail53,853 miles (+11,873)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,853 miles
    Test number
    325951684102
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass41,980 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,980 miles
    Test number
    890365348507
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass41,042 miles (+1,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    913341870075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass39,316 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    664522729542
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside bump stop perished & adrift.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail39,316 miles (+3,682)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    104798164435
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside bump stop perished & adrift.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner sidewall damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass35,634 miles (+3,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    365487249112
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass32,114 miles (+836)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    629873504378
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass31,278 miles (+1,552)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    995291093298
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail29,726 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    679174882297
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass29,726 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    989024282271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,281 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,281 miles
    Test number
    835658371228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,056 miles (+3,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,056 miles
    Test number
    220091780234
    • NoteAdvise centre stop light not working

  23. Pass24,921 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,921 miles
    Test number
    581844269252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,286 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,286 miles
    Test number
    580442638233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,685 miles
    Test number
    830960617079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153473445345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 YRT

Does LS51 YRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 YRT is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 YRT?
The MOT on LS51 YRT is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 YRT done?
LS51 YRT was recorded at 96,933 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has LS51 YRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 YRT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 YRT 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 LS51 YRT find?
LS51 YRT passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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