2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · RV55 SXL
2005 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 74,754 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RV55 SXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2024
- 74,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV55 SXL 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 (RV55 SXL) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
RV55 SXL Mileage History
- 26/09/202256,809 mi
- 26/09/202256,809 mi
- 02/10/202367,223 mi+10,414 mi
- 11/10/202367,240 mi+17 mi
- 30/10/202474,754 mi+7,514 mi
Average of roughly 8,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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