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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 999 cc

LX52 WMUMOT history

LX52 WMU is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
90,331 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WMU was last recorded at 90,331 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 9,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,424 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,907 miles
Average per year
4,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,331 miles
  • 2023 – 80,424 miles
  • 2022 – 66,217 miles
  • 2021 – 56,504 miles
  • 2020 – 54,393 miles
  • 2019 – 51,712 miles
  • 2018 – 49,204 miles
  • 2017 – 46,420 miles
  • 2016 – 42,935 miles
  • 2015 – 41,387 miles
  • 2014 – 39,562 miles
  • 2013 – 36,663 miles
  • 2012 – 34,190 miles
  • 2010 – 30,362 miles
  • 2009 – 28,704 miles
  • 2008 – 25,366 miles
  • 2007 – 20,451 miles
  • 2006 – 15,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,331 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle to low for brake roller test / outer sills to inner sill damaged

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,331 miles (+9,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,331 miles
    Test number
    186884605688
    • AdvisoryVehicle to low for brake roller test / outer sills to inner sill damaged

  2. Pass80,424 miles (+14,207)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    125733485343
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Crack at bottom of screen (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension very low / back box modified

  3. Pass66,217 miles (+9,713)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,217 miles
    Test number
    547005305957
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar is very low

  4. Pass56,504 miles (+235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,504 miles
    Test number
    800676384147
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail56,269 miles (+1,876)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    953218111933
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,393 miles
    Test number
    595828088715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,388 miles (+2,676)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,388 miles
    Test number
    812416861382
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  8. Pass51,712 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    330309591285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,204 miles (+2,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    768332444199
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak.

  10. Pass46,420 miles (+3,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    382678206484
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass42,935 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    768940719076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass41,387 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    179942285463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,384 miles (+1,822)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,384 miles
    Test number
    208508175011
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass39,562 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    165964774481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    109205773451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail36,663 miles (+2,473)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    265125273058
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass34,190 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    125199072402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,362 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,362 miles
    Test number
    234584160267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,306 miles (+1,602)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,306 miles
    Test number
    864251560289
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass28,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    842112869209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail28,704 miles (+3,338)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    394012969230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,366 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,366 miles
    Test number
    773607858221
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,451 miles (+4,561)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,451 miles
    Test number
    333573957272
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass15,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,890 miles
    Test number
    394758426237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,890 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,890 miles
    Test number
    974778726272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 WMU

Does LX52 WMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 WMU expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WMU?
The MOT on LX52 WMU expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 WMU done?
LX52 WMU was recorded at 90,331 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
Has LX52 WMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WMU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 WMU 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 LX52 WMU find?
LX52 WMU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: vehicle to low for brake roller test / outer sills to inner sill damaged.

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