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AF05 VVE

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,842 mi
Last recorded183,842 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 183,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer wing damaged but no sharp edges visible

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 183,830 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps are deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

central exhaust mount doesn't support the exhaust

damage to offside wings, front and rear

movement in front top shock mounts

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

slight run-out on both front disc's

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 177,723 miles

Central exhaust mount has become detached from exhaust but exhaust is still secure

Front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front wing has damage but not resulting in sharp edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 171,022 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 162,013 miles

front brake discs wearing

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 161,995 miles

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)

front brake discs wearing

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 141,789 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 141,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,036 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,428 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 45,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,553 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 VVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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