MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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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AJ54 WCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 January 2005.
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