2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · BM05 BOR
2005 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 90,954 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,954 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
BM05 BOR Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 90,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 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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BM05 BOR Mileage History
- 18/08/20083,044 mi
- 27/08/200940,007 mi+36,963 mi
- 22/02/20104,304 mi-35,703 mi
- 24/02/201127,758 mi+23,454 mi
- 24/11/201141,185 mi+13,427 mi
- 24/11/201141,185 mi
- 06/11/201245,638 mi+4,453 mi
- 14/11/201351,308 mi+5,670 mi
- 13/11/201455,702 mi+4,394 mi
- 19/11/201560,238 mi+4,536 mi
- 26/10/201663,332 mi+3,094 mi
- 16/11/201766,730 mi+3,398 mi
- 16/11/201869,559 mi+2,829 mi
- 16/11/201869,559 mi
- 12/11/201973,592 mi+4,033 mi
- 13/11/201973,592 mi
- 21/10/202074,669 mi+1,077 mi
- 21/10/202175,795 mi+1,126 mi
- 18/10/202277,633 mi+1,838 mi
- 18/10/202277,633 mi
- 10/10/202379,797 mi+2,164 mi
- 10/10/202487,010 mi+7,213 mi
- 22/10/202487,138 mi+128 mi
- 10/11/202590,954 mi+3,816 mi
Average of roughly 5,102 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BM05 BOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Bora (BM05 BOR) between August 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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