2005 Volkswagen Lupo 1.6L Petrol · BW05 BWC
2005 Volkswagen Lupo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/08/2005. Recorded mileage 182,129 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
BW05 BWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 182,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BW05 BWC Mileage History
- 11/09/2023165,592 mi
- 11/09/2024175,361 mi+9,769 mi
- 02/10/2024175,367 mi+6 mi
- 04/10/2024175,369 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2025182,129 mi+6,760 mi
Average of roughly 8,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW05 BWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lupo (BW05 BWC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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