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AJ05 LPZ

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,719 mi
Last recorded169,719 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 169,719 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 169,716 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 155,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 134,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 114,781 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,030 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,511 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,373 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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AJ05 LPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ05 LPZ, 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 AJ05 LPZ registered?

AJ05 LPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 LPZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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