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AE55 ZLN

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,481 mi
Last recorded128,481 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 125,318 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2016 125,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine light on

pin hole in o/s cv boot

Fail 26 Sep 2015 119,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

pin hole in o/s cv boot

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,627 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,368 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,397 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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AE55 ZLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE55 ZLN, 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 AE55 ZLN registered?

AE55 ZLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AE55 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 ZLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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