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AJ54 VYM

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,744 mi
Last recorded60,744 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,744 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,609 miles

air bag fault light on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

air bag fault light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,041 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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AJ54 VYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

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

Is AJ54 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 VYM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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