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AF05 PZY

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,632 mi
Last recorded136,632 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,632 miles

offside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect

Fail 18 Mar 2015 136,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 125,315 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2014 125,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,154 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,925 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 99,925 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 90,234 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,859 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,044 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 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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What year was AF05 PZY registered?

AF05 PZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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