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AJ55 DSU

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 118,935 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2018 118,934 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2017 110,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,724 miles

slight film on head lamps

Fail 31 May 2016 99,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,693 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear box in poor condition

slight lip on front dicsc

Pass 13 May 2014 76,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,655 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 62,655 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 50,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,384 miles

nearside front brake disc has signs of wear on inner face!!

offside rear brake slightly binding!!

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,865 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 33,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,958 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 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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