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AJ55 LWC

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,104 mi
Last recorded174,104 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 174,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2026 174,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 169,950 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 169,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 167,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 159,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 165,563 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 165,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 151,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 115,133 miles

Oil level is on minimum.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 102,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded on rear box and cat

slight wear on shoulders of tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake disc surfaces in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,253 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 68,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,169 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2008 57,637 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 LWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

AJ55 LWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 LWC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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