2005 Volkswagen Lupo 1.6L Petrol · LC05 BZJ
2005 Volkswagen Lupo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 46,898 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LUPO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC05 BZJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 46,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC05 BZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Lupo (LC05 BZJ) between May 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LC05 BZJ Mileage History
- 21/05/20087,281 mi
- 21/04/20099,950 mi+2,669 mi
- 26/07/201013,377 mi+3,427 mi
- 18/07/201122,590 mi+9,213 mi
- 27/09/201229,876 mi+7,286 mi
- 12/09/201333,810 mi+3,934 mi
- 16/09/201439,897 mi+6,087 mi
- 05/11/201540,303 mi+406 mi
- 28/10/201642,203 mi+1,900 mi
- 25/10/201743,102 mi+899 mi
- 14/11/201845,744 mi+2,642 mi
- 14/01/202045,772 mi+28 mi
- 14/01/202045,772 mi
- 18/01/202145,822 mi+50 mi
- 20/01/202145,822 mi
- 26/10/202246,367 mi+545 mi
- 28/10/202246,367 mi
- 14/05/202446,558 mi+191 mi
- 04/06/202546,774 mi+216 mi
- 19/08/202646,898 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 2,171 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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