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AO05 FUU

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,052 mi
Last recorded147,052 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,052 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 119,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 114,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 112,694 miles

Nearside both front tyres cutting off on inner edges

Offside Front Outer c/v joint gaitor cracking

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 101,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 90,215 miles

both headlamp patterns just visable

both side front track rod end gaitors cracking

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,882 miles

Front both headlamp aims just visable

Front wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 46,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,901 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,040 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,857 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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AO05 FUU 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 100%.

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 AO05 FUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 FUU registered?

AO05 FUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AO05 FUU safe to buy?

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