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BEN 13S

2005 Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 13S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora Highline TDI 130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2026 126,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 112,038 miles

some wear on rear tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,552 miles

rear shocks showing signs of dampness

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,469 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)

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

front wipers smear

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 31,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,195 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130?

Based on 646 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
7,214
Miles/Year
145
On UK Roads
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BEN 13S is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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What year was BEN 13S registered?

BEN 13S is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora Highline TDI 130, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BEN 13S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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