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AF05 YGL

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear mud flaps loose

Pass 16 Jul 2016 122,547 miles

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,754 miles

EML ON

Fail 3 Jul 2015 114,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

EML ON

Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,603 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 99,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 96,201 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,953 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play O/S intermediate steering rack joint

Fail 12 Jan 2012 87,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play O/S intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 28 Jan 2011 75,295 miles

windscreen as slight marks

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 51,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,744 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 YGL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

AF05 YGL is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AF05 YGL safe to buy?

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