MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
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
offside front and nearside front indicators starting to discolour
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
n/s front tyre feathering on outer edge.
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?
Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.
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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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