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AF05 OXE

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,100 mi
Last recorded200,100 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 200,100 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2019 186,767 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 186,765 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 170,255 miles

both front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn

nearside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack offside

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 170,250 miles

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

both front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn

nearside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack offside

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 146,547 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,828 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight play both front inner rack arms

Fail 16 Apr 2016 132,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight play both front inner rack arms

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,348 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,348 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level below minimum.

offside front tyre on wear limit, advise replacement.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 112,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,341 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 103,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 79,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,628 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 43,601 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,601 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,229 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 OXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

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

Is AF05 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 OXE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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