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AD05 KUV

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,180 mi
Last recorded137,180 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 137,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underneath corroson

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,311 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in small end (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet latch siezed

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 89,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working fitted new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,865 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,015 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 62,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,122 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,560 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,637 miles

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 KUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

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

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