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A2 FHD

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 104,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking in tread and on edges + sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 101,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking in tread and on edges + sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 95,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,094 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,420 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 86,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,150 miles

both front top mounts worn

Fail 21 Jan 2020 84,141 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front top mounts worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,312 miles

Offside Front rack end worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both top mounts worn

Fail 22 Jan 2019 79,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack end worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both top mounts worn

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,675 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside steering rack end worn

Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,674 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside steering rack end worn

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,615 miles

Offside steering rack end worn

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,591 miles

front and rear discs corodded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,437 miles

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

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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A2 FHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 A2 FHD, 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 A2 FHD registered?

A2 FHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for A2 FHD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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