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BV05 GBZ

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,519 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 102,374 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 102,374 miles

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

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both sides (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,604 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,604 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shock absorber covers are deteriorated and detached! advise replacement

engine has no oil in it! 2.5 litres added. strongly recommend a service!

Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,897 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted badly buckled! (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shock absorber covers are deteriorated and detached! advise replacement

engine has no oil in it! 2.5 litres added. strongly recommend a service!

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,277 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine has no oil in it!!! (2 litres added)

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge! (advise wheel alignment check/adjust)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 61,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine has no oil in it!!! (2 litres added)

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge! (advise wheel alignment check/adjust)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,128 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 53,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,011 miles

o/s/f tyre split / exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,825 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 9,190 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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BV05 GBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV05 GBZ, 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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BV05 GBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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