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AJ55 XUL

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

224,370 mi
Last recorded224,370 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 224,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 220,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 216,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 212,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 207,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 203,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 200,430 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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 2018 198,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 189,703 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 189,702 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 180,320 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 164,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 161,090 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 150,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 108,318 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 87,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,620 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,764 miles

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

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 XUL 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

AJ55 XUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XUL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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