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AK05 ZBZ

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,079 mi
Last recorded70,079 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,079 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around front and rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 70,079 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around front and rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 37,743 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both sides tyres slightly perished/deteriorated

slight misting of oil under the vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2016 37,743 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both sides tyres slightly perished/deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight misting of oil under the vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,079 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 35,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre below legal limit 1.6mm on edges

offside mirror loose

Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,434 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,296 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 ZBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

AK05 ZBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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