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AD55 AAF

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 130,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 118,430 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2024 117,659 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 102,837 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes have a slight bind

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AD55 AAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD55 AAF, 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 AD55 AAF registered?

AD55 AAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AD55 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 AAF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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