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AD05 KSZ

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 KSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,727 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 127,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,666 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,146 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen drivers view not adversly affected

Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,865 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,729 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AD05 KSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD05 KSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 KSZ registered?

AD05 KSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 July 2005.

Is AD05 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 KSZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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