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AF05 OYA

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,168 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 127,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,053 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,583 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,355 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,105 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,692 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 OYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

AF05 OYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is AF05 OYA safe to buy?

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