MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to film on lamp (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to film on lamp (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
film on both front lamp lens
rear exhaust box in poor condition
slight film on head lamps
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight film on head lamps
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
rear box in poor condition
slight lip on front dicsc
both front tyres worn on inner edge
rear box in poor condition
slight lip on front dicsc
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear coil springs slight corrosion
rear exhaust has slight corrosion
slight wear on front and rear brake discs
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear coil springs have slight corrosion
offside rear tyre on 3mm
slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs
slight corrosion on rear exhaust
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear coil springs have slight corrosion
offside rear tyre on 3mm
slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs
slight corrosion on rear exhaust
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm
slight corrosion on both rear coil springs
nearside front brake disc has signs of wear on inner face!!
offside rear brake slightly binding!!
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
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AJ55 DSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AJ55 DSU, 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 AJ55 DSU registered?
AJ55 DSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2005.
Is AJ55 DSU safe to buy?
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