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AJ54 VYE

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,163 mi
Last recorded82,163 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

has slight crack in screen but outside swept area

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

has slight crack in screen but outside swept area

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,826 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both front (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,559 miles

engine oil level low.

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside door mirror glass cracked .

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 52,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine oil level low.

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside door mirror glass cracked .

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

warning light on dash (brake pad low light)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 44,696 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advice front wheel alignment.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,280 miles

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside front door mirror glass slight damage.

note: engine & epc light stay on dash.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & perishe up.

rear brake disc's lipped & wearing.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside front door mirror glass slight damage.

note: engine & epc light stay on dash.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & perishe up.

rear brake disc's lipped & wearing.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,010 miles

engine management lights on all the times.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 32,010 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

engine management lights on all the times.

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,179 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AJ54 VYE 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 70.6%.

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 AJ54 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

AJ54 VYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is AJ54 VYE safe to buy?

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