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AJ55 DOU

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,632 mi
Last recorded135,632 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 DOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,632 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 126,769 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,765 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 111,301 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 106,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,963 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front strut top mounts bushes worn (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front strut top mounts bushes worn (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 85,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorated

slight play in steering arms

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorated

slight play in steering arms

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

antiroll bar link bushes perished

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer deteriorated

rear tyres perished

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various marks to body and wheel trims

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,869 miles

engine under tray fitted

exhaust pipe rear silencer corroded and deteriorating

service lamp on dash

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,841 miles

kerb damage on wheel trims scratchers on bodywork front tyres wearing on edges rear tyres cracking in tred nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,287 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges all brake discs lipped exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2008 30,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,621 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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AJ55 DOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ55 DOU, 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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AJ55 DOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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