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AD54 GVL

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,777 mi
Last recorded122,777 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 122,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 122,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,210 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 108,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,927 miles

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

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)

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,548 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to treadwear indicators

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,394 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,217 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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AD54 GVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AD54 GVL, 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 AD54 GVL registered?

AD54 GVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is AD54 GVL safe to buy?

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