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AO05 CNY

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,703 mi
Last recorded94,703 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,703 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,262 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 86,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,190 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,814 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 66,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to excess shopping on seats

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

servo pipe splitting badly

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 52,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 52,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 43,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres cracking between tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears tyres 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,200 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,808 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 30,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,352 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,678 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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AO05 CNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO05 CNY, 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 AO05 CNY registered?

AO05 CNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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