2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · OE55 OCW
2005 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 137,311 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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OE55 OCW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2026
- 137,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE55 OCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Bora (OE55 OCW) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components anti roll fouling drive”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
OE55 OCW Mileage History
- 12/07/2023114,308 mi
- 08/08/2024118,329 mi+4,021 mi
- 01/08/2025129,044 mi+10,715 mi
- 08/08/2026137,311 mi+8,267 mi
Average of roughly 7,484 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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