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AJ55 ZNY

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,176 mi
Last recorded108,176 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,176 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front headlamp cloudy

Pass 28 Oct 2022 10,315 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 103,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,269 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Oct 2021 94,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,659 miles

N/S/F/ O/S/F/ OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

N/S/F/ O/S/F/ HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE

N/S/F/ O/S/F/ OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,425 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,425 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 64,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

glow plug light flashing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

glow plug light flashing

Pass 31 May 2014 59,658 miles

engine management light remains on.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,231 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear windows tinted.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 58,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

rear windows tinted.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 54,168 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 54,168 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,599 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,596 miles

Nearside Front 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 ZNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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