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FG55FTC
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1395cc
General Information
- Registration FG55FTC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1395cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 48,807 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026 4 Jun 202623 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 48,695 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Coolant leak radiator ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section to middle joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 48,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section to middle joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak radiator ()
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 47,507 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer edge (less than 3mm) - 2004 tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / splitting in tread - 2011 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / splitting in tread - 2011 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 46,807 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 46,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 44,128 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- slight wear drivers seat runners
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
5 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 44,128 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- slight wear drivers seat runners
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 43,194 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- header tank empty
- Offside Front seat runners worn
- Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 43,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- passenger side outer cv boot pin hole
- offside front seat rocks on front roller
- coolant level low
- both rear coil springs corroding
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,643 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer CV boot seeping
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 42,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer CV boot seeping
- exhaust corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,776 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 38,749 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 38,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,077 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 36,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at 2 joints at centre (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,821 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2017 4 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,252 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,245 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015 4 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,066 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014 4 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,523 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013 4 Jun 20263 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,476 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012 4 Jun 202613 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,199 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2011 4 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,655 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2010 4 Jun 202629 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,607 MI
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FG55FTC was registered on 2005-10-03
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