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BF05 NYX

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tracking

Fail 6 Feb 2021 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

tracking

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,506 miles

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

Nearside slight bodywork damage

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 66,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside slight bodywork damage

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,686 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on inner egde

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,152 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 51,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,754 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 45,754 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,481 miles

service light on

Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre tread cracking nail in tread

service light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 25,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,251 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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BF05 NYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF05 NYX, 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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BF05 NYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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