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AF05 OWU

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,400 mi
Last recorded153,400 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 153,400 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2018 146,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 124,561 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,026 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 6 Mar 2014 102,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,343 miles

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,074 miles

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

brake pipes greased

slight play in the offside front steering rack end

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,956 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWU, 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

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What year was AF05 OWU registered?

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

Is AF05 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 OWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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