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AD54 OLP

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,633 mi
Last recorded93,633 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,316 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2021 83,254 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 83,242 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle very slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,265 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both dull (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 11 May 2018 68,686 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES AT FLEXI HOSE ENDS OUTER PAINT / SKIN STARTING TO SWELL AND FLAKE

EML ON

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE LEVER NO FULLY RETURNING

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS CORRODED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,542 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 46,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,704 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,505 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 OLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

AD54 OLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is AD54 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 OLP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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