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Volkswagen Lupo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 EBGMOT history

LS53 EBG is a red petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,212 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EBG was last recorded at 62,212 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,000 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
2,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,212 miles
  • 2025 – 62,000 miles
  • 2024 – 61,769 miles
  • 2023 – 61,379 miles
  • 2022 – 61,044 miles
  • 2021 – 60,640 miles
  • 2020 – 60,067 miles
  • 2019 – 59,445 miles
  • 2018 – 58,828 miles
  • 2017 – 57,781 miles
  • 2016 – 56,758 miles
  • 2015 – 55,918 miles
  • 2014 – 54,779 miles
  • 2013 – 53,282 miles
  • 2012 – 51,477 miles
  • 2011 – 48,580 miles
  • 2010 – 44,783 miles
  • 2009 – 39,594 miles
  • 2008 – 32,887 miles
  • 2007 – 26,353 miles
  • 2006 – 21,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,212 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,212 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    150281819401
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail62,212 miles (+212)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    652585116252
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass62,000 miles (+231)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    832347814062
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass61,769 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    944265931294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,379 miles (+335)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,379 miles
    Test number
    490898806866
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass61,044 miles (+404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    812088670466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass60,640 miles (+573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    329473186012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass60,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,067 miles
    Test number
    833919403118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail60,067 miles (+622)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,067 miles
    Test number
    724504440604
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass59,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    812447240684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail59,445 miles (+617)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    320342566584
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass58,828 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    986086232471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracking buy not exposing any ply or cords
  13. Pass57,781 miles (+1,023)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    509435084516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
  14. Pass56,758 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    804310495862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,755 miles (+837)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,755 miles
    Test number
    973545077577
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass55,918 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    952924298527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,779 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    109705074238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,282 miles
    Test number
    125720983236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,282 miles (+1,805)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,282 miles
    Test number
    296777273264
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass51,477 miles (+2,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,477 miles
    Test number
    829427272290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass48,580 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    517500671282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    420118270256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,783 miles (+5,189)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    923227470231
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  24. Pass39,594 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,594 miles
    Test number
    461519779265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,887 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    552802388249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    513208677252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,353 miles (+4,588)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    154997777291
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  28. Pass21,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,765 miles
    Test number
    232686686290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EBG

Does LS53 EBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EBG is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EBG?
The MOT on LS53 EBG is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EBG done?
LS53 EBG was recorded at 62,212 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,026 miles a year.
Has LS53 EBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EBG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 EBG 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 LS53 EBG find?
LS53 EBG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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