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AJ05 TVX

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,066 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front side sill corroded but not within 30cm of components (braking steering suspension or seat belts)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,066 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front side sill corroded but not within 30cm of components (braking steering suspension or seat belts)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,481 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 77,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides tyres deteriortaed

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,769 miles

exhaust getting weak front pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,897 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,850 miles

inner edges of front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust box mount corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ05 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

AJ05 TVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AJ05 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 TVX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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