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AF05 RRO

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,350 mi
Last recorded160,350 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 160,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,063 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 131,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,077 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 116,029 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 115,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,179 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 600,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2009 48,571 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,818 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 RRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black 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 RRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 RRO registered?

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

Is AF05 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 RRO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF05 RRO have outstanding finance?

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