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BG05 DVL

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,292 mi
Last recorded56,292 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 28,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2021 28,666 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,081 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 25,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracking by wheel rim (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracking by wheel rim (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracking by wheel rim (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,529 miles

All tyres perished/cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,737 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteroirated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 16,737 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteroirated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,280 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 13,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyre condition due to perishing

nearsdie front tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 9,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,865 miles

all four tyres perished.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 4,366 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 2,571 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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BG05 DVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG05 DVL, 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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BG05 DVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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