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AJ54 WCU

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,076 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 110,217 miles

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

Lower exhaust middle box corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower tank strap supports corroded

Rear rear axle beam , spring hangers have corrosion advise wax oil to prevent worsening

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear tyre & n/s front tyre have cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 109,316 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,784 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rods ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

clutch bite point high

Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rods ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

clutch bite point high

engine has misfire on idle

Pass 24 Sep 2016 102,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 102,754 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,866 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 91,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,449 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,449 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,731 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,915 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,727 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,007 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 WCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ54 WCU registered?

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

Is AJ54 WCU safe to buy?

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