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AJ55 XMK

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,899 mi
Last recorded103,899 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 103,899 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 103,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 103,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 102,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,396 miles

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

Rear both shock absorbers badly corroded

both headlights deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2019 99,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear both shock absorbers badly corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,120 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2018 95,120 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,921 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,762 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating on side wall

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust tail pipe silencer outer shell corroded but not leaking.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,489 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,492 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode inside surface

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,973 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 47,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 38,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,439 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 XMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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