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AD55 BWV

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,150 mi
Last recorded105,150 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 105,150 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,628 miles

Engine management light on at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To body. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To body. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,520 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,097 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,782 miles

Damping effect around master cylinder area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 75,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Damping effect around master cylinder area

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside door mirror shroud damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,196 miles

slight grease dispersal from both front drive shaftgaiters

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,661 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp- advise early attention.

O/s rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 59,661 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Condensation in n/s headlamp- advise early attention.

O/s rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front and rear brake disc,s worn and scored

Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front and rear brake disc,s worn and scored

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,310 miles

Advise, front brake disc's corroded.

Advise, rear brake disc's corroded.

Advise, worn front tyre's.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 45,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise, front brake disc's corroded.

Advise, rear brake disc's corroded.

Advise, worn front tyre's.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AD55 BWV, 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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AD55 BWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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