2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · B16 NBG
2005 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 131,892 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
B16 NBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 131,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B16 NBG Mileage History
- 11/07/2024114,917 mi
- 17/07/2024115,096 mi+179 mi
- 09/12/2025129,458 mi+14,362 mi
- 02/03/2026131,892 mi+2,434 mi
- 02/03/2026131,892 mi
Average of roughly 10,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B16 NBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Bora (B16 NBG) between July 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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