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BL54 RXC

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,607 mi
Last recorded101,607 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 84,457 miles

Big bore rear exhaust section fitted, louder than standard, not considered excessively noisy

Exhaust Cat Lambda sensor loom is cable tied to anti-roll bar

Front screen has a blackout upper sun band fitted, not affecting drivers view

Gear lever knob loose

Rear lamp lenses have appear to have some over painting (tint) rear light output is not substantially affected

n/s/f ABS sensor loom is missing its mounting / securing clip, Temporary cable fitted to secure ABS loom

Fail 20 May 2019 84,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML "ON" emission test passed ok (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Big bore rear exhaust section fitted, louder than standard, not considered excessively noisy

Exhaust Cat Lambda sensor loom is cable tied to anti-roll bar

Front screen has a blackout upper sun band fitted, not affecting drivers view

Gear lever knob loose

Rear lamp lenses have appear to have some over painting (tint) rear light output is not substantially affected

n/s/f ABS sensor loom is missing its mounting / securing clip, Temporary cable fitted to secure ABS loom

Pass 18 May 2018 74,570 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking 175/65*13

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking 175/65*13

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,386 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet handle missing

Nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,386 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet handle missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,602 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,450 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,843 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jul 2013 66,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,784 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 24 May 2011 51,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,537 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 31,256 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS WEARING LOW APPROX 3-5K

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGE

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,136 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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BL54 RXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL54 RXC, 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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BL54 RXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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