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BJ05 XZA

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 60,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 60,826 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 47,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 44,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,901 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked on rear pipe box (7.1.2)

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,492 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,634 miles

front tyres worn and small cracks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,934 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,586 miles

small oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,576 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,310 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,732 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 7,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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BJ05 XZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ05 XZA, 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 BJ05 XZA registered?

BJ05 XZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is BJ05 XZA safe to buy?

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