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AD54 OLT

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,806 mi
Last recorded201,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 201,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body slightly corrossion

Pass 19 May 2018 188,012 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round brake pipes chassis sill etc

Fail 19 May 2018 188,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round brake pipes chassis sill etc

Pass 30 May 2017 173,456 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to fade (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothside (2.7.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 158,916 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 134,910 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 119,438 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 119,438 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,209 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 98,159 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorber seem damp

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

strong advise nearside rear side light dim

strong advise rear number plate not fully secure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,347 miles

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,064 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

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 OLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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