2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Heavy oil · BJ55 XDN
2005 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, heavy oil). First registered 22 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 158,190 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN Bora
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ55 XDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 158,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ55 XDN 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 (BJ55 XDN) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BJ55 XDN Mileage History
- 29/09/2023149,920 mi
- 01/10/2023149,921 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/2024156,709 mi+6,788 mi
- 26/09/2024156,710 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2026158,190 mi+1,480 mi
Average of roughly 3,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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