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AD05 TEY

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,728 mi
Last recorded157,728 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 157,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 146,856 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 146,856 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 137,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 126,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,226 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 117,185 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 105,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 100,164 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,945 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,068 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,955 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 TEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

AD05 TEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AD05 TEY safe to buy?

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