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AF05 OYL

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movement in a bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated but still readable (6.3.1d)

very slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Apr 2017 126,672 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking centre rear fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamp lenses cloudy causing no beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front track rod end dust cover split and not preventing ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movement in a bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated but still readable (6.3.1d)

very slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Mar 2017 126,584 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 118,792 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 May 2016 118,788 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 May 2015 110,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 110,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 102,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2014 102,818 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 7 Mar 2011 70,348 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,483 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s/f door mirror cap broken

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

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

Is AF05 OYL safe to buy?

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