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AD54 OMZ

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,267 mi
Last recorded56,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 54,327 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 54,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rubber/metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 50,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rubber/metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 50,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rubber/metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,605 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 48,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,324 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,546 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 39,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,836 miles

front discs have slight corrosion on inner edges.

n/sr tyre has small cut in wall.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,605 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AD54 OMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 OMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD54 OMZ registered?

AD54 OMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is AD54 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 OMZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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