2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · AD55 ABZ

The 2005 Volkswagen Bora passed its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 171,388 miles with only minor advisories, and the maintenance trend across the record reads as broadly stable with slow accumulation of wear items rather than sudden failure. The tester flagged nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edge, a noisy exhaust, and slight play in both front inner track rod end ball joints. These are consumable and steering-linkage wear signs typical of a high-mileage older car, not structural rejection points. Annual mileage averaged around 8,161 miles across the vehicle's 21-year life, a figure in line with typical use for this age of car. The records show clean tests in October 2022 at 134,509 miles and October 2023 at 147,882 miles, then a steady rise to 160,713 miles by October 2024 and 171,388 miles by October 2025. No gaps or abrupt jumps appear; the odometer advanced roughly 10,000 to 13,000 miles each year, implying consistent private or light fleet use without long standing periods. Recurring front track rod end ball joint play first appeared in the 2024 test at 160,713 miles on both sides and persisted with slightly increased wording as inner joints in 2025. The buyer should physically check the steering rack ends and track rod assemblies for play or worn gaiters. Rear tyres have worn on the edge at both the 2021 and 2025 tests, suggesting either neglected rotation or rear suspension geometry drift; inspect rear springs, bushes, and toe settings. The October 2024 test noted a minor exhaust gas leak that became a general noisy exhaust by 2025, so examine the centre and rear silencer sections for corrosion or failed joints. Offside front sill corroding was recorded in 2021 and not subsequently flagged, but a 21-year-old VW floor and sill structure warrants underbody inspection for progression. Rear brake pads were noted wearing thin in 2024 and not advised in 2025, implying replacement or low-priority wear; confirm pad depth and disc condition on both rear calipers.