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AJ54 WDE

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 100,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 100,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,858 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 94,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,912 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 93,912 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,179 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,762 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,047 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,241 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,409 miles

n/s front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,729 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 25 Jan 2008 26,978 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 WDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

AJ54 WDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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