VOLKSWAGEN LUPO SA53FML has 24 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 66,191 miles 7 months ago on Friday 26th September 2025 at 07:56.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 27th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

SA53FML MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202666,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 202566,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Service Brake Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Park Brake Effort Low
  11. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202427TH SEPTEMBER 202555,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202327TH SEPTEMBER 202452,982 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202227TH SEPTEMBER 202349,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 202127TH SEPTEMBER 202247,752 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201928TH OCTOBER 202041,527 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 201941,527 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201828TH OCTOBER 201936,427 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201728TH OCTOBER 201830,034 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Front (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Discs Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Both Springs Corroded
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201628TH OCTOBER 201728,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201528TH OCTOBER 201624,522 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201428TH OCTOBER 201521,672 MI
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201319TH OCTOBER 201418,825 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201219TH OCTOBER 201317,072 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201119TH OCTOBER 201214,972 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201019TH OCTOBER 201112,733 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200919TH OCTOBER 20109,621 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20095TH MARCH 20109,331 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Sidewall In Poor Con
FAILED6TH MARCH 20099,331 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Sidewall In Poor Con
PASSED16TH APRIL 200815TH APRIL 20097,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Wall Slightly Perished
FAILED16TH APRIL 20087,447 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Wall Slightly Perished
PASSED5TH JUNE 200729TH JUNE 20085,977 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED30TH JUNE 200629TH JUNE 20075,317 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SA53FML Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

SA53FML MOT Comments

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SA53FML Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 66,191 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,009 miles

SA53FML FAQs

This Volkswagen Lupo with registration SA53FML was manufactured on Monday 15th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 66,191 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,009 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Lupo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SA53FML has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Lupo has had 29 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Lupo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does SA53FML have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 SA53FML does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SA53FML Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 SA53FML does have Tax. Read more

When does SA53FML Tax expire?

The current Tax for SA53FML will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SA53FML MOT expire?

The current MOT for SA53FML will expire in 5 months on Sunday 27th September 2026. Read more

When did SA53FML have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SA53FML was on Friday 26th September 2025 at 07:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SA53FML Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SA53FML we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SA53FML Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SA53FML we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SA53FML?

SA53FML is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. Read more

How many miles has SA53FML done?

The odometer reading for SA53FML at the last MOT in September 2025 was 66,191 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,009 miles per year. Read more

How old is SA53FML?

The vehicle SA53FML was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 15th September 2003. Read more

What colour is SA53FML?

The official colour of SA53FML is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does SA53FML have?

SA53FML has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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