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AF05 YVE

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,292 mi
Last recorded151,292 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 151,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 141,987 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 141,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,157 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

after market bulb kit fitted

epc light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,188 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 36,418 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 36,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 46,767 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 44,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,217 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 33,477 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still supported

Front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes were noisey in operation on rolling road

Service light is on

Pass 16 May 2013 33,477 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still supported

Front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner edge

Rear brakes were noisey in operation on rolling road

Service light is on

Pass 11 May 2012 32,596 miles

front discs scored

Pass 9 May 2011 30,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,251 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 YVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

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

Is AF05 YVE safe to buy?

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