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CA05 HVB

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,856 mi
Last recorded85,856 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 85,856 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe section from manifold to centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 76,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 68,083 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,192 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 63,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 60,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,886 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,514 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,213 miles

Exhaust back box has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,192 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/r tyre badly perished sidewall

o/s/r tyre badly perished outside edge cuts not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 9 Jul 2012 44,192 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/r tyre badly perished sidewall

o/s/r tyre badly perished outside edge cuts not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,623 miles

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

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,614 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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CA05 HVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA05 HVB, 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 CA05 HVB registered?

CA05 HVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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