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AJ55 ZHW

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,652 mi
Last recorded143,652 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,652 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 126,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 126,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,998 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 120,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,114 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,627 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,499 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,499 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,008 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING SCREEN ON RETURN STROKE

Slight play in nearside sidearm

Fail 21 Dec 2011 81,007 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING SCREEN ON RETURN STROKE

Slight play in nearside sidearm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,141 miles

Front tyre check 3000 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,921 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,197 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 ZHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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