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BL05 TLX

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,777 mi
Last recorded63,777 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 63,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 57,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,048 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,891 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 54,889 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,901 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 52,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 52,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,812 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,086 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,856 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,035 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,562 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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BL05 TLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL05 TLX, 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 BL05 TLX registered?

BL05 TLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is BL05 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 TLX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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