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AU05 PZR

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,905 mi
Last recorded65,905 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 PZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 59,074 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 53,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 47,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 43,762 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,782 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 41,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,338 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,481 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 20,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 3,194 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,549 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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AU05 PZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU05 PZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 PZR registered?

AU05 PZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AU05 PZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 PZR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU05 PZR have outstanding finance?

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