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AK05 BYW

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,793 mi
Last recorded110,793 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 110,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 108,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,648 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,620 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

osf head lamp lens slightly burnt

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and starting to leak after the catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

The tip of the n/s/r spring is fractured

Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and starting to leak after the catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

The tip of the n/s/r spring is fractured

Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,542 miles

Adverse camber on the n/s/f suspension

The very tip of the n/s/r spring is fractured

Pass 1 May 2018 84,717 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

The front brakes are juddering

The rear exhaust is very deteriorated and is starting to leak

The tip of the n/s/r spring is fractured

Pass 3 May 2017 77,038 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit

Exhaust deteriorated

The n/s/r spring tip is cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2016 68,560 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,638 miles

the n/s/f brake pads are very worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,718 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,993 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,795 miles

the front tyres are worn

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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AK05 BYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK05 BYW, 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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What year was AK05 BYW registered?

AK05 BYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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