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AU55 UUN

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,885 mi
Last recorded68,885 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 68,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 68,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,664 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front exhaust silencer rear joint is deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corrodedd

Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all of the tyres are starting to perish/ crack

centre exhaust weld/ joint corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,753 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,897 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,734 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,276 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,585 miles

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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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AU55 UUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AU55 UUN, 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 AU55 UUN registered?

AU55 UUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AU55 UUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 UUN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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