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AJ54 VXM

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 129,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 124,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 100,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,869 miles

Brake discs rusty all round

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,318 miles

n/s axle bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,859 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,983 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,753 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,665 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 30,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ54 VXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ54 VXM, 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 AJ54 VXM registered?

AJ54 VXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 January 2005.

Is AJ54 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 VXM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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