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2 VWL

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 116,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in lower section of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet weak but still providing fluid at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,180 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,414 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,092 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer hangar (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hangar broken at the weld

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer hangar (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hangar broken at the weld

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

flat spots on nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 740 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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2 VWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 49,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2 VWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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