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AJ54 WCT

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,186 mi
Last recorded150,186 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 150,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 142,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (rear bushes split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (axle bushes split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 136,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (rear bushes split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,112 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 130,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 121,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 96,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,753 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 68,998 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,639 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 49,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,384 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,384 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox mountings in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,472 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 35,790 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 35,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,451 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,648 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 WCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

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

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