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AJ05 LZX

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,490 mi
Last recorded114,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,070 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,070 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,860 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,042 miles

N/s/r tyre has two nails in it one will not repair

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Shockabsorbers becoming weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/s/r tyre becoming mishaped

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,042 miles

N/s/r tyre has two nails in it one will not repair

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Shockabsorbers becoming weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/s/r tyre becoming mishaped

Pass 2 May 2012 80,381 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 80,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,169 miles

Front discs becoming corroded/worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front discs becoming corroded/worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 62,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 51,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2008 38,710 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 LZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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