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AD55 BXF

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,382 mi
Last recorded245,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 245,382 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 241,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 234,180 miles

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

exhaust middle section corroded and has been repaired by welding

Pass 24 Dec 2014 218,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 197,744 miles

o/s head light lens poor ,image poor

Fail 18 Dec 2013 197,744 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s head light lens poor ,image poor

Pass 28 Dec 2012 172,061 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 172,061 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2011 144,564 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

offside rear brake starting to stick

Pass 21 Dec 2010 117,511 miles

N/S wing mirror slightly insecure.

Parking brake lever button missing.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 117,511 miles

N/S wing mirror slightly insecure.

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

Parking brake lever button missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 89,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 89,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,045 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

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 BXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

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

Is AD55 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 BXF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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