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CK05 XLD

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,263 mi
Last recorded155,263 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 XLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 155,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 153,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 147,277 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 147,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 143,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 134,314 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

all tyres feathered on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2019 134,314 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle boiled up fan not cutting in (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested braided hose split on brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

all tyres feathered on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,761 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 117,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,507 miles

High level stop lamp inop

Offside Front Front position side light (LED) dull

Offside Front wiper front slight smearing- aero

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,063 miles

nearside rear shock absorber worn and leaking but not excessively

weeping on offside rear shock absorber

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,597 miles

just above minimal clearance beetween offside drive shaft and chassis

nearside rear shock weaping

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,976 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,121 miles

both front flexible brake hoses damaged slightly

both front outer sills damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,941 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 XLD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLD, 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 CK05 XLD registered?

CK05 XLD is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is CK05 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 XLD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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