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AO55 NHD

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 122,320 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,757 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 108,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,898 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 89,898 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release driver seat belt not working/unsafe (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,107 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,107 miles

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

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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AO55 NHD 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 84.2%.

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 AO55 NHD, 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 AO55 NHD registered?

AO55 NHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 NHD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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