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BT05 DKF

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,340 mi
Last recorded114,340 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 114,340 miles

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Bump stops split

Fail 18 Mar 2022 114,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel long

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre sidewall under inflation damage

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

Rear Bump stops split

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,620 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,907 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,844 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,064 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2013 59,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,239 miles

offside front and nearside front indicators starting to discolour

Fail 8 Aug 2012 45,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front and nearside front brakes are starting to bind

offside front and nearside front indicators starting to discolour

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,417 miles

n/s front tyre feathering on outer edge.

Fail 28 May 2009 23,070 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 23,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,008 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 17,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BT05 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT05 DKF, 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 BT05 DKF registered?

BT05 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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