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CN05 EKJ

2005 Volkswagen Lupo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,402 mi
Last recorded60,402 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo49,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,402 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 60,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,588 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 59,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176 65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box casing deteriated

outer sills corroded by wheel arch rear both sides

Fail 6 Feb 2024 57,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box casing deteriated

outer sills corroded by wheel arch rear both sides

Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 47,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,637 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 47,637 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,754 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,737 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,734 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 36,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 34,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,230 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,096 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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CN05 EKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CN05 EKJ, 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 CN05 EKJ registered?

CN05 EKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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