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AU05 WRN

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,010 mi
Last recorded84,010 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,010 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,831 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 72,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,722 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,154 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 60,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,588 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,267 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,913 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,933 miles

rear brakes will soon need attension

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,722 miles

rear silencer pipe rusting/weak no hole at present

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,296 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops starting to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight gearbox oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WRN, 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 AU05 WRN registered?

AU05 WRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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