2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Volkswagen Lupo MOT pass rate and common faults

409 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.5%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 409 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.6%
  2. Suspension16.4%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Tyres5.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo?

In 2024, 65.5% of 2005 Volkswagen Lupo cars passed their MOT first time, across 409 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volkswagen Lupo?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Lupo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).