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BL54 WFU

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 115,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges 185/45/15

Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,501 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,384 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,923 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,483 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 52,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 52,636 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 44,444 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,376 miles

replaced wiper blades front.

Pass 20 May 2010 7,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 7,373 miles

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 8 Jan 2009 6,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 5,248 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 WFU 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 95%.

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 BL54 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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