MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,390 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached clip missing on cv joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside rear door wont open from inside
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding +bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes o/s+n/s worn/delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively +bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
cannot open boot
o/s reverse light not working
rear brake discs showing slight deterioration
sill has slight damage
undertray damaged/has fixings missing,wheelbox liner damaged,bonnet opener faulty
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated +weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes deteriorated,n/s on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
o/s front side repeater indicator lens missing
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
undertray has fixings missing+low,wheelbox liner damaged,bonnet opener damaged,sills slightly damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated +weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes deteriorated,n/s on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
o/s front side repeater indicator lens missing
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
undertray has fixings missing+low,wheelbox liner damaged,bonnet opener damaged,sills slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front and rear brake pads approx 60% worn
o/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low in places
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
customer changed number plates for mot purposes
rear tyres wearing unevenly
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AF05 OWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 OWC, 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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AF05 OWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 March 2005.
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