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AJ05 VEB

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,497 mi
Last recorded194,497 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 194,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 191,226 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 191,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 181,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 180,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 167,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 156,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 146,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 146,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 124,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads approx 1/2-3/4 worn

rear exhaust corroded

wear/corrosion to front discs

wear/corrosion to rear discs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,189 miles

slight wear/corrosion to rear discs

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,711 miles

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

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 VEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 VEB registered?

AJ05 VEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is AJ05 VEB safe to buy?

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