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AK05 YZE

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 133,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 126,112 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 116,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 93,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,616 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,282 miles

Front exhaust flexi lightly deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,184 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 29 Dec 2017 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front indicator lenz broken

offside rear tyre wearing low & worn on edges

slight play in nearside front headlamp unit

Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front indicator lenz broken

offside rear tyre wearing low & worn on edges

slight play in nearside front headlamp unit

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 37,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,865 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 36,865 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2009 24,417 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 24,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,124 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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AK05 YZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

AK05 YZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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