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AD55 BWL

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

205,438 mi
Last recorded205,438 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 205,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 194,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 182,366 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 182,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 171,119 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

headlights smear

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 157,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,211 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 137,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 118,988 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 99,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,136 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,852 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 40,852 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 BWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD55 BWL registered?

AD55 BWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 BWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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