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BT54 PFX

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 PFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 89,089 miles

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))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2025 89,089 miles

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

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))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Underbody Corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 68,281 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 68,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 67,012 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 31 May 2022 67,012 miles

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

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

anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2021 65,934 miles

General Underbody

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 65,925 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Driveshaft rubbing against dropped alternator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,161 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 65,149 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 64,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated ns/os (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***ns/os brake drums grinding in brake rollers*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,505 miles

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge, brake imbalance to near side front

Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge, brake imbalance to near side front

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,303 miles

both front tyres have bald inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,378 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,378 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,851 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 7 Feb 2008 19,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wing mirrors damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2008 19,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wing mirrors damaged

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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BT54 PFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT54 PFX, 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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BT54 PFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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