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AK55 LHU

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 142,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 142,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 127,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,004 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,563 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,728 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACKEND (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,593 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s worst affected ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted

rear exhaust mount corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,802 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s (both front) (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have rubber surface cracks in between treads

o/s inner steering joint some play

rear exhaust mounts corrosion

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items,

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,347 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,347 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,251 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,068 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 30,947 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,648 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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AK55 LHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK55 LHU, 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 AK55 LHU registered?

AK55 LHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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