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CK05 ULR

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 ULR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 103,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bush & pin damaged (droplink pin and bush setup) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,266 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 86,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1557013 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,783 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 71,783 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 64,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,541 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 57,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 55,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 53,535 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 53,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,599 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,760 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,866 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside wiper blade deteriated

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2012 19,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre perished

offside wiper blade deteriated

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,080 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,311 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,802 miles

nsr seat belt strap chaffed, exhaust very rusty in places, wiper clearance just adequate, front brake disc face slight corrosion.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 8,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nsr seat belt strap chaffed, exhaust very rusty in places, wiper clearance just adequate, front brake disc face slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,501 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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CK05 ULR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK05 ULR, 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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CK05 ULR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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