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AD54 PLU

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,517 mi
Last recorded148,517 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 148,517 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 135,670 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 135,489 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,310 miles

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) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,910 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,319 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,074 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,074 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,003 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2015 84,003 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,163 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,116 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 46,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,775 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 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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