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AF05 PSY

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,270 mi
Last recorded132,270 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 113,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 107,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,204 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,790 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,792 miles

Nearside 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 PSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

AF05 PSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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