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AD05 KYO

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,678 mi
Last recorded199,678 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 199,678 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 199,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 191,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 182,764 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 174,233 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside & offside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 167,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 159,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 140,310 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 117,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,466 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 72,829 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/ door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2008 72,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/ door mirror damaged

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 KYO 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYO, 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 KYO registered?

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

Is AD05 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 KYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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