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AD05 LXA

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,647 mi
Last recorded109,647 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 109,647 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 May 2026 109,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 95,641 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 95,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,467 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,725 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,668 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill jack point area damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 51,662 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill jack point area damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,441 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 49,441 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,973 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked / perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,652 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,799 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 25,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,609 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 LXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

AD05 LXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AD05 LXA safe to buy?

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