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AP54 MXY

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 MXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 100,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2020 100,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak At Catalyst (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,404 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,267 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,924 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,410 miles

rear exhaust (from cat back) is in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,089 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 35,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f mirrir damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,923 miles

o/s mirrow loose but not insecure or impering vision

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,700 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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AP54 MXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP54 MXY, 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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AP54 MXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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