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AF05 OVR

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,976 mi
Last recorded142,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,976 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 142,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 133,750 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,118 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drag on both rear brakes

Fail 25 Jun 2014 78,167 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drag on both rear brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,261 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,082 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,975 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,950 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 OVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

AF05 OVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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