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AD05 KZA

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,927 mi
Last recorded157,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2021 157,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ex cess play in steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

engine man light on

Pass 15 Jul 2020 150,887 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,707 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 135,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 135,877 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 126,478 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,044 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket detached but system still well supported

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps faded/cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded....no sharp edges

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front sill edge/seam damaged but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Jul 2016 116,893 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket detached but system still well supported

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps faded/cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded....no sharp edges

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front sill edge/seam damaged but not seriously weakened

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,670 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

nearside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

offside front sill seam/edge slightly bent/damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 107,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

nearside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

offside front sill seam/edge slightly bent/damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,354 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded

offside rear tyre inner edge has slight uneven wear/feathering

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,213 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

slight gearbox oil leak at driveshaft seal

slight leak on clutch hydraulics

Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

slight leak on clutch hydraulics

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,272 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

two child seats fitted to rear seats....unable to check adult seat belts thoroughly

Fail 4 Aug 2010 56,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,214 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 KZA 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 65%.

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

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