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Volkswagen Lupo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y52 FBAMOT history

Y52 FBA is a black petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2024
Mileage
163,182 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 FBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y52 FBA was last recorded at 163,182 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,911 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,271 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,182 miles
  • 2023 – 157,911 miles
  • 2022 – 156,127 miles
  • 2020 – 155,729 miles
  • 2019 – 155,658 miles
  • 2018 – 142,894 miles
  • 2017 – 126,443 miles
  • 2016 – 109,490 miles
  • 2015 – 94,817 miles
  • 2014 – 91,472 miles
  • 2013 – 82,945 miles
  • 2012 – 78,045 miles
  • 2011 – 73,270 miles
  • 2010 – 67,830 miles
  • 2009 – 63,336 miles
  • 2008 – 57,493 miles
  • 2007 – 51,166 miles
  • 2006 – 46,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,182 miles
  • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has minor damage
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySigns of underbody corrosion on vehicle underside

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,182 miles (+5,271)3 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,182 miles
    Test number
    532143632898
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has minor damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of underbody corrosion on vehicle underside

  2. Pass157,911 miles (+1,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,911 miles
    Test number
    263988916789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass156,127 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,127 miles
    Test number
    345746721461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,729 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,729 miles
    Test number
    302240141016
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySills / Body repair(s) covered in underseal

  5. Fail155,728 miles (+70)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,728 miles
    Test number
    720629924517
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail155,658 miles (+12,764)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,658 miles
    Test number
    466250097559
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper not moving (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRevesing lights not working

  7. Pass142,894 miles (+16,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,894 miles
    Test number
    109258674567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot split but not excessive

  8. Pass126,443 miles (+16,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    217435162023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill and inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle very low

  9. Pass109,490 miles (+14,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    488110437875
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass94,817 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,817 miles
    Test number
    797736450538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,472 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    639454344208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,945 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,945 miles
    Test number
    225527033445
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has some deterioration too inner sidewall .

  13. Pass82,945 miles (+82)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,945 miles
    Test number
    908237633199
    • NoteOffside front tyre has some deterioration too inner sidewall .

  14. Fail82,863 miles (+4,818)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    325518093095
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOsr bump stop split

  15. Pass78,045 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    248347912484
    • NoteExhaust middle box bracket missing
    • NoteExhayst front pipe bracket broken
    • NoteN/S/R sill corroded
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop split

  16. Fail78,045 miles (+4,775)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    418587212169
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteExhaust middle box bracket missing
    • NoteExhayst front pipe bracket broken
    • NoteN/S/R sill corroded
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop split

  17. Pass73,270 miles (+5,440)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,270 miles
    Test number
    877206011176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket broken & middle box bracket missing
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges

  18. Pass67,830 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,830 miles
    Test number
    214548310181
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs are corroded.
    • NoteN/S/R wheel arch and inner sill are corroded.

  19. Fail67,830 miles (+4,494)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,830 miles
    Test number
    751036510176
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs are corroded.

  20. Pass63,336 miles (+5,843)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    253431319184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteTwo exhaust brackets broken

  21. Pass57,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    820302718102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail57,493 miles (+6,327)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    580589908121
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass51,166 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    872415397055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,131 miles (+4,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    920524497019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass46,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    183821006155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y52 FBA

Does Y52 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y52 FBA expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y52 FBA?
The MOT on Y52 FBA expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y52 FBA done?
Y52 FBA was recorded at 163,182 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has Y52 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 FBA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y52 FBA 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 Y52 FBA find?
Y52 FBA failed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 16 more.

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