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AO05 XUB

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,172 mi
Last recorded41,172 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,172 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise, slight corrostion to rear disc's

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2009 19,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,199 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 XUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

AO05 XUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is AO05 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 XUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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