MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine control light on
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)
Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall
Both rear brakes slightly dragging
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside rear seatbelt clasp plastic casing missing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
rear shock dust covers adrift
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside fronr tyre has cuts to side wall
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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AO05 SBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 SBZ, 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 AO05 SBZ registered?
AO05 SBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 May 2005.
Is AO05 SBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO05 SBZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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