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AD05 KTO

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,047 mi
Last recorded117,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,047 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper handbrake lever not returning

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,206 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,933 miles

rear exhaust silencer box scaled quite badly but ok for now.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 100,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust silencer box scaled quite badly but ok for now.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,930 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,927 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,826 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,459 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,414 miles

Advise:Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,722 miles

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

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

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 KTO 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 KTO, 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 AD05 KTO registered?

AD05 KTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AD05 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 KTO 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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