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AJ54 VYY

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,009 mi
Last recorded143,009 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 143,009 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 143,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to rear section joint loose (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 128,813 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 121,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,792 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,510 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,452 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,163 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,181 miles

engine oil leak/s

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,119 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

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

Is AJ54 VYY safe to buy?

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