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AJ55 XKY

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,701 mi
Last recorded171,701 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 171,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 164,896 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 164,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working WING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 162,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 157,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS CLOUDY (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS CLOUDY (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 148,218 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN SLIGHT CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,807 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of cat convertor (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 128,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2013 121,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre's perrished and offside rear tyre has a deep split on inner side wall.205/55r1691v avon zv5 tyre's

Fail 18 Dec 2013 121,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyre's perrished and offside rear tyre has a deep split on inner side wall.205/55r1691v avon zv5 tyre's

Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 102,895 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 94,611 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 94,611 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,611 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,779 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 XKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XKY, 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 XKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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