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AJ05 YHO

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,860 mi
Last recorded192,860 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 192,860 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 191,901 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2023 170,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 146,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2021 117,728 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 108,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 81,375 miles

osf tyre getting low inner edge around 1.8mm 205 55 16

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,635 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 76,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,412 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 YHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

AJ05 YHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AJ05 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 YHO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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