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AF05 LYN

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 87,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 85,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,667 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 82,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 82,212 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,415 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 77,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,743 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,743 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,876 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 71,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,358 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,098 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,413 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,732 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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AF05 LYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF05 LYN, 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.

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What year was AF05 LYN registered?

AF05 LYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AF05 LYN safe to buy?

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