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AY05 LFG

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,830 mi
Last recorded67,830 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,811 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,890 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,843 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,207 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 55,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,774 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to de-bond (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,496 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,149 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,309 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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AY05 LFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY05 LFG, 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 AY05 LFG registered?

AY05 LFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AY05 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LFG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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