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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
General Information
- Registration FX55UTM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 10 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,705 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust back box outer sleeve corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust back box outer sleeve corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,980 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
5 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
31 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,043 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides front (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item stuck on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,075 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023 4 Jun 202614 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,484 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,252 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2020 4 Jun 20264 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,502 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019 4 Jun 202625 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,018 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018 4 Jun 202631 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,073 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016 4 Jun 20269 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,490 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015 4 Jun 20266 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
7 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,597 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,696 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013 4 Jun 20263 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,645 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012 4 Jun 20264 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,127 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 4 Jun 20265 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,926 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,887 MI
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FX55UTM was registered on 2005-12-10
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