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Volkswagen Lupo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

V53 HDWMOT history

V53 HDW is a green petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
97,568 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 HDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 HDW was last recorded at 97,568 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,289 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
3,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,568 miles
  • 2024 – 97,289 miles
  • 2023 – 93,873 miles
  • 2022 – 90,522 miles
  • 2021 – 87,831 miles
  • 2020 – 83,786 miles
  • 2019 – 75,817 miles
  • 2018 – 72,578 miles
  • 2017 – 70,954 miles
  • 2016 – 68,126 miles
  • 2015 – 63,593 miles
  • 2014 – 61,053 miles
  • 2013 – 58,036 miles
  • 2012 – 55,292 miles
  • 2011 – 50,864 miles
  • 2010 – 46,907 miles
  • 2008 – 39,353 miles
  • 2007 – 34,441 miles
  • 2006 – 30,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,568 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop/dust cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,568 miles (+279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    971149942169
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,289 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    490194451043
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components have surface corrosion

  3. Fail97,172 miles (+3,299)5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,172 miles
    Test number
    572282218146
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront no.plate cracked
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass93,873 miles (+9)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    537785952362
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop/dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shockabsorber bumpstop/dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail93,864 miles (+3,342)3 dangerous2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,864 miles
    Test number
    143929065832
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop/dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shockabsorber bumpstop/dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass90,522 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    825970046236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop/cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shockabsorber cover /bumpstop insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail90,522 miles (+2,691)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    365495908339
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop/cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shockabsorber cover /bumpstop insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass87,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,831 miles
    Test number
    525099348104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,831 miles (+4,045)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,831 miles
    Test number
    426100004526
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,786 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,786 miles
    Test number
    291891491886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,773 miles (+2,664)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,773 miles
    Test number
    370118305974
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    546088235748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are corroded on inner surfaces especially nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail81,109 miles (+5,292)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    208348117211
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp patterns incorrect due to faded lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working Arm/blade inoperative - do not move (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are corroded on inner surfaces especially nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass75,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,817 miles
    Test number
    368460092543
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail75,817 miles (+3,239)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,817 miles
    Test number
    766471917880
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass72,578 miles (+1,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    567047965368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,954 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,954 miles
    Test number
    667434454795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,126 miles (+4,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,126 miles
    Test number
    136499435594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail63,593 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    106970225028
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass63,593 miles (+2,540)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    609730125065
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass61,053 miles (+3,017)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    806521234030
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside front brake slight bind

  22. Pass58,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,036 miles
    Test number
    586113003043
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail58,036 miles (+2,744)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,036 miles
    Test number
    316373103021
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly bineding

  24. Pass55,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    178394112424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,292 miles (+4,428)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    715213312032
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery
    • NoteCooling fan not cutting in

  26. Pass50,864 miles (+3,957)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,864 miles
    Test number
    635241631034
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low 1557013
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding

  27. Pass46,907 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    120553030487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,353 miles (+4,912)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    993886248223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront no/plate deteriating

  29. Pass34,441 miles (+3,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,441 miles
    Test number
    294470647283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass30,647 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    132443046287
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront and rear no/plates discolouring

Questions about V53 HDW

Does V53 HDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 HDW expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 HDW?
The MOT on V53 HDW expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 HDW done?
V53 HDW was recorded at 97,568 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
Has V53 HDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 HDW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V53 HDW 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 V53 HDW find?
V53 HDW passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake discs slightly corroded; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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