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AV05 HKT

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 102,909 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

General corrosion to all suspension parts

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 102,909 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General corrosion to all suspension parts

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 102,691 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,197 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2023 98,197 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 77,098 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,237 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 73,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,688 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,609 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)

slight damage on windscreen

temp repair on rear exhaust bracket

Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,576 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

slight damage on windscreen

temp repair on rear exhaust bracket

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,797 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belt buckles cases broken.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,109 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,859 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,061 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 18,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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AV05 HKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV05 HKT, 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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AV05 HKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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