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AJ55 XPT

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,421 mi
Last recorded178,421 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 178,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 173,188 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 166,736 miles

Center brake lamp not working

Nearside number plate lamp not working

Offside front tyre close to limit

Offside steering rack boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2022 159,051 miles

Center brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear number plate light not working

Offside front brake pads wearing low

Offside steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,261 miles

205/55/16

Nearside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside rear calliper damp

Wipers smeary

Fail 28 Oct 2021 148,261 miles

205/55/16

Nearside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear calliper damp

Wipers smeary

Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bootlid cant be opened from outside

Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 133,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 125,981 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 125,981 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 118,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,434 miles

both head lamp lens starting to deteroiate beam image still ok

rear both sides shock absorber bump stops split/deteiorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,002 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,034 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,034 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,981 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,017 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

AJ55 XPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XPT safe to buy?

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