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AJ04 WAG

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

168,183 mi
Last recorded168,183 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 WAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 168,183 miles

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

Offside Front tyre nail in it

Offside Front wheel arch rust/corroded

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 168,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre nail in it

Offside Front wheel arch rust/corroded

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 163,508 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 162,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 156,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 151,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 148,942 miles

Front track rod end gaiters perishing

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2018 141,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 133,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 127,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 124,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 101,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,501 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 13 Aug 2008 57,244 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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AJ04 WAG is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AJ04 WAG, 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 AJ04 WAG registered?

AJ04 WAG is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is AJ04 WAG safe to buy?

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