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AD05 KXS

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,530 mi
Last recorded96,530 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,967 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

eml on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,961 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,792 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,870 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 33,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,929 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 KXS 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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

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

Is AD05 KXS safe to buy?

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