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AJ55 XOB

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,420 mi
Last recorded185,420 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 185,420 miles

Nearside Front sill(jacking point) slightly damaged

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill(jacking point) slightly damaged

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 185,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill(jacking point) slightly damaged

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill(jacking point) slightly damaged

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 176,126 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion on wing

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front corrosion on wing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 176,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion on wing

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front corrosion on wing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 162,303 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 162,303 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 154,749 miles

part of high level stop not working

Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,317 miles

Nearside Front Indicator side repeater lamp broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (Both rear pipe/hose assy) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 149,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Indicator side repeater lamp broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (Both rear pipe/hose assy) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 138,695 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 138,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,987 miles

part of centre stop light not working

slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,930 miles

head lights slightly dim

off side front indicator slightly white

part of high level stop not working

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,921 miles

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

head lights slightly dim

off side front indicator slightly white

part of high level stop not working

Pass 27 Dec 2012 106,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 95,072 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 80,474 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,474 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 70,198 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,198 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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,051 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 XOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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