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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 FCVMOT history

LS52 FCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,716 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FCV was last recorded at 98,716 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,711 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,716 miles
  • 2024 – 97,786 miles
  • 2023 – 94,173 miles
  • 2022 – 80,910 miles
  • 2020 – 63,149 miles
  • 2019 – 50,212 miles
  • 2018 – 44,315 miles
  • 2017 – 41,195 miles
  • 2016 – 38,035 miles
  • 2015 – 37,689 miles
  • 2014 – 35,910 miles
  • 2013 – 34,215 miles
  • 2012 – 30,238 miles
  • 2011 – 27,150 miles
  • 2010 – 25,511 miles
  • 2009 – 24,183 miles
  • 2008 – 22,010 miles
  • 2007 – 19,367 miles
  • 2006 – 16,408 miles
  • 2005 – 13,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,716 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear brake pipe slight corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,716 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,716 miles
    Test number
    264392398695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,711 miles (+925)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,711 miles
    Test number
    304044342806
    • 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - Devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - Devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,786 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    241382259310
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Fail97,749 miles (+3,576)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,749 miles
    Test number
    720388430041
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x14 nearly through to cords in edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,173 miles (+13,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    129505289553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass80,910 miles (+17,761)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    892001572600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,149 miles
    Test number
    692091201752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,149 miles (+12,937)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,149 miles
    Test number
    335667074564
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass50,212 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,212 miles
    Test number
    822331310650
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slight corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  10. Fail50,202 miles (+5,887)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    635354252221
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slight corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  11. Pass44,315 miles (+34)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    928518744251
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn at edges and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine required 2.5 litres of oil prior to test
    • AdvisoryMinor wear in front outer anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear wheel inside brake drum
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding under plastic coating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated
  12. Fail44,281 miles (+3,086)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,281 miles
    Test number
    481172238817
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure fixings broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn at edges and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine required 2.5 litres of oil prior to test
    • AdvisoryMinor wear in front outer anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear wheel inside brake drum
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding under plastic coating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated
  13. Pass41,195 miles (+3,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,195 miles
    Test number
    111246222834
    • AdvisoryBrakes noisy on application
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint dust covers deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated and support bracket broken. front pipe flex weak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn at outer edges , offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryWear and minor movement in front roll bar outer bushes
  14. Pass38,035 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    187235798758
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  15. Pass37,689 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    580284380929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,910 miles (+1,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    165667714346
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass34,215 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,215 miles
    Test number
    148680613357
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
  18. Fail34,215 miles (+3,977)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,215 miles
    Test number
    429160513368
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
  19. Pass30,238 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,238 miles
    Test number
    468067002315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,150 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    466003811445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,511 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,511 miles
    Test number
    432543910458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,183 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    242406819314
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  23. Pass24,183 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    383056319387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,010 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    990457718314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,367 miles (+2,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    431468717386
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass16,408 miles (+3,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,408 miles
    Test number
    893664926380
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall
  27. Pass13,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,097 miles
    Test number
    430263445418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FCV

Does LS52 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FCV is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FCV?
The MOT on LS52 FCV is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FCV done?
LS52 FCV was recorded at 98,716 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,299 miles a year.
Has LS52 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FCV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 FCV 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 LS52 FCV find?
LS52 FCV passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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