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AD55 ABZ

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,388 mi
Last recorded171,388 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 ABZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 171,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 147,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,682 miles

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

Offside Front Sill corroding

Offside Front Wheel arch lining slightly insecure

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 122,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch lining slightly insecure

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,334 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 113,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 113,001 miles

Central Fuel tank leaking fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,963 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 73,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,221 miles

child seat nearside rear

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seat nearside rear

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Pass 7 May 2015 60,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,681 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 49,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 29,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 24,206 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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AD55 ABZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

AD55 ABZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AD55 ABZ safe to buy?

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