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AJ55 XHO

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,394 mi
Last recorded157,394 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 157,392 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 136,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust pipe and silencer corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2021 136,495 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust pipe and silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 116,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend lens to cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output recommend lens to be cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 110,383 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 110,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Fouling drive shaft (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2017 104,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 100,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 97,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 97,643 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 70,797 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 70,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2012 57,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,957 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,621 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 XHO 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 70%.

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 XHO, 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 XHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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