MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine management light indicates a fault
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
engine management light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
centre exhaust hanger broken off of pipe, system is still adequately supported
corrosion to exhaust system
fuel tank straps corroded
rear exhaust rubber perished
slight corrosion to front coil springs
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust system
front and centre exhaust hangers broken off of pipe, system is still adequately supported
fuel tank straps corroded
rear exhaust rubber perished
slight corrosion to front coil springs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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AF05 PZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 PZY, 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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AF05 PZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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