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Volkswagen Lupo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V52 RBWMOT history

V52 RBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 3 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
116,801 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 RBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 RBW was last recorded at 116,801 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,779 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,801 miles
  • 2025 – 116,192 miles
  • 2024 – 115,185 miles
  • 2023 – 114,818 miles
  • 2022 – 110,548 miles
  • 2021 – 110,524 miles
  • 2020 – 98,982 miles
  • 2019 – 97,676 miles
  • 2018 – 76,598 miles
  • 2017 – 69,394 miles
  • 2016 – 63,246 miles
  • 2015 – 56,801 miles
  • 2014 – 50,149 miles
  • 2013 – 49,208 miles
  • 2012 – 48,315 miles
  • 2011 – 47,047 miles
  • 2010 – 44,897 miles
  • 2009 – 41,730 miles
  • 2008 – 38,046 miles
  • 2007 – 29,303 miles
  • 2006 – 26,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,801 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rattlingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,801 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,801 miles
    Test number
    647270105730
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,779 miles (+587)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    326758181140
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,192 miles (+1,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    815142262883
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass115,185 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,185 miles
    Test number
    462870520042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail115,180 miles (+362)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    353520963914
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,818 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    365679499305
    • AdvisoryBoth the front headlight lenses are crazed
    • AdvisoryExhaust resonating
    • AdvisoryFluid weep on the power steering pump
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are corroded

  7. Fail114,806 miles (+4,258)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    136007005817
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth the front headlight lenses are crazed
    • AdvisoryExhaust resonating
    • AdvisoryFluid weep on the power steering pump
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are corroded

  8. Pass110,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    671615319519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail110,548 miles (+24)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    444894157143
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail110,524 miles (+7)5 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,524 miles
    Test number
    173600378706
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil and gearbox oil leaks evident
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel inner rim slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryPlay in the offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight fluid weep on throttle body
    • AdvisoryWeep on the power steering pump

  11. Fail110,517 miles (+11,535)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,517 miles
    Test number
    420767014614
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,982 miles
    Test number
    831209101289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,982 miles (+1,306)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,982 miles
    Test number
    268091462453
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass97,676 miles (+21,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    778562998908
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass76,598 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    540601603355
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
    • AdvisorySlight fluid weep on the power steering pump

  16. Fail76,582 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,582 miles
    Test number
    851097837400
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
    • AdvisorySlight fluid weep on the power steering pump

  17. Fail76,574 miles (+7,180)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,574 miles
    Test number
    851572329084
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass69,394 miles (+6,148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    775783173637
    • AdvisoryBoth the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and thin in places
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are slightly split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight weep on the power steering pump

  19. Pass63,246 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,246 miles
    Test number
    692623704407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,801 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    864613908904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,149 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,149 miles
    Test number
    665677584299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,208 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    739970583223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,315 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    408939872271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,047 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    388250421340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    472191220394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,897 miles (+3,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    723359410305
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass41,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    331706819376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Fail41,730 miles (+3,684)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    133114319381
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass38,046 miles (+8,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    732200818373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,303 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    670148787259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,128 miles
    Test number
    640538496256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 RBW

Does V52 RBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 RBW is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V52 RBW?
The MOT on V52 RBW is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V52 RBW done?
V52 RBW was recorded at 116,801 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,626 miles a year.
Has V52 RBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 RBW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V52 RBW 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 V52 RBW find?
V52 RBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust system rattling; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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