MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake cable not fully returning
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake cable not fully returning
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded/opaque (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front inner steering rack arm joint has slight play
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Both front tyres worn on inside edges
Engine management light on
Exhaust flexy deteriorated
Both front tyres worn on inside edges
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine management light on
Exhaust flexy deteriorated
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AD54 PLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PLU, 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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AD54 PLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 February 2005.
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