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AF05 OWY

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,886 mi
Last recorded199,886 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 199,886 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 199,682 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 192,248 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 192,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 185,848 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 185,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 179,164 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 179,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 167,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 159,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 152,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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 OWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OWY, 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 AF05 OWY?

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What year was AF05 OWY registered?

AF05 OWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AF05 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 OWY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF05 OWY have outstanding finance?

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