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CA54 UZT

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,608 mi
Last recorded46,608 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 UZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 46,608 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front[cracking] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted[inner surface] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 May 2023 46,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi+centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted poor image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted poor image (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front[cracking] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted[inner surface] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2022 44,726 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 44,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 41,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2021 41,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,851 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 39,851 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

off side front screen has crack low down

Fail 3 Jan 2019 37,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

off side front screen has crack low down

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 35,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,106 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 33,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,047 miles

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

advise tracking to be checked

Fail 21 Dec 2015 32,047 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise tracking to be checked

Pass 13 Dec 2014 20,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,786 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 16,786 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,064 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 12,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 7,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 5,077 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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CA54 UZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA54 UZT, 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 CA54 UZT registered?

CA54 UZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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