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AU54 JVP

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 JVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 75,003 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,555 miles

Slight accident damage to nearside outer sill at front.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,552 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight accident damage to nearside outer sill at front.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,129 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,299 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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AU54 JVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU54 JVP, 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 AU54 JVP registered?

AU54 JVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is AU54 JVP safe to buy?

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