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RA52 ETA

2006 Volkswagen Lupo

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,769 mi
Last recorded88,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lupo46,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 ETA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,993 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 85,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,790 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 71,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,273 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 62,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,174 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,979 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,341 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 25,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,304 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RA52 ETA is a 2006 Volkswagen Lupo in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 46,926 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 RA52 ETA, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA52 ETA registered?

RA52 ETA is a 2006 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is RA52 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 ETA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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