2005 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · WF55 SVV
2005 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 108,385 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WF55 SVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 108,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WF55 SVV Mileage History
- 22/09/2023102,782 mi
- 25/09/2024105,522 mi+2,740 mi
- 25/09/2024105,522 mi
- 05/09/2025108,364 mi+2,842 mi
- 10/09/2025108,385 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF55 SVV 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 (WF55 SVV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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 (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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