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AK55 YCP

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,124 mi
Last recorded132,124 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,124 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers and varios others (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all very heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

advise boot not opening

advise exhaust system very rusty back box pealling

advise fuel tank straps very corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated securing nut missing insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers and varios others (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all very heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

advise boot not opening

advise coil light on dash

advise exhaust system very rusty back box pealling

advise fuel tank straps very corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,115 miles

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

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

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

exhaust first skin corroded

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 95,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

most brake pipes plasticote is bulging

nsr tyre rubber has cracking on tread

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,060 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust first skin corroded

mil lamp flashing

most brake pipes plasticote is bulging

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,093 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside feont inner tyre edge wearing

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside feont inner tyre edge wearing

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,986 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,851 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,309 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,309 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 37,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated

no valid road tax displayed

service due lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,303 miles

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

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated

no valid road tax displayed

service due lamp illuminated

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 YCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK55 YCP, 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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AK55 YCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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