MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
eml on
none standard suspension fitted
eml on
none standard suspension fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin
Engine / bay covers / other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; evidence of driveshafts contacting anti-roll bar / links due to lowered suspension
Note ; evidence of rear tyres minor contact on moulding
Note ; vehicle lowered , limited suspension travel , steering & suspension joints / bushes affected
Steering ; n/s trackrod end has play in ball joint
Tow bar fitted , tow ball & electrics not present
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; front brake pads low
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 27 %
Brakes ; o/s parking brake cable swollen
Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin
Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter split
Engine / bay covers / other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Lighting ; n/s headlamp wiring requires attention
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Note ; evidence of driveshafts contacting anti-roll bar / links due to lowered suspension
Note ; vehicle lowered , limited suspension travel , steering & suspension joints / bushes affected
Steering ; n/s trackrod end has play in ball joint
Suspension ; rear coil springs do not relocate after jacking up , recommend attention
Tow bar fitted , tow ball & electrics not present
Tyres ; both front tread low
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 XDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AF55 XDE, 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 AF55 XDE registered?
AF55 XDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is AF55 XDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF55 XDE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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