2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · SM55 FWP
2005 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/10/2005. Recorded mileage 157,455 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,455 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
SM55 FWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2023
- 157,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM55 FWP Mileage History
- 08/06/2022150,672 mi
- 14/06/2023157,455 mi+6,783 mi
- 14/06/2023157,455 mi
Average of roughly 6,681 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SM55 FWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Bora (SM55 FWP) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
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