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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
General Information
- Registration GP05MZX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,697 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026 25 Jun 202613 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,723 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025 25 Jun 20269 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,987 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,398 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure Box - Mount (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,774 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,774 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,347 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,971 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside and out. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,455 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside and out. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,979 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,415 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,296 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2016 25 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,296 MI
25 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,157 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2015 25 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,109 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 25 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,161 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,606 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2012 25 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 254,444 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2011 25 Jun 20264 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,328 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2010 25 Jun 20269 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,469 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2009 25 Jun 20269 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,469 MI
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GP05MZX was registered on 2005-07-16
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