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BG05 FFO

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,037 mi
Last recorded110,037 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 110,037 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

condition both head lamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch and sill

movement in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 8 Feb 2025 110,037 miles

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch and sill

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake hoses perishing

condition both head lamp glasses and beam intensity

movement in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 10 Oct 2020 104,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,793 miles

Exhaust leak centre to Catalyst joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,079 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Rear tyres feathred

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,066 miles

NSR+OSR tyre sidewalls cracking

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,762 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r shocker sleave adrift

Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,825 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 FFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FFO, 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 BG05 FFO registered?

BG05 FFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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