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AE05 HFN

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,251 mi
Last recorded102,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 100,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,520 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,841 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,555 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Fail 19 Dec 2019 85,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres cracked/perished

brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Fail 12 Dec 2018 79,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres cracked/perished

brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight cracking tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,313 miles

front discs corroded and lipped on inner edge

front exhaust flexi perished

wipers judder

wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,389 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,296 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AE05 HFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 HFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE05 HFN?

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What year was AE05 HFN registered?

AE05 HFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is AE05 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 HFN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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