MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front strut top mounts bushes worn (2.5.B.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
engine under tray fitted
exhaust pipe rear silencer corroded and deteriorating
service lamp on dash
small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall
kerb damage on wheel trims scratchers on bodywork front tyres wearing on edges rear tyres cracking in tred nail in o/s/r tyre
front tyres starting to wear on edges all brake discs lipped exhaust corroding
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
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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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