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AD05 KVA

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,682 mi
Last recorded209,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 209,682 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 204,703 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 186,406 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 185,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 144,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 144,103 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2012 106,006 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2011 64,528 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 64,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,216 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,184 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 KVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AD05 KVA, 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 KVA registered?

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

Is AD05 KVA safe to buy?

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