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AF05 ZXZ

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

219,697 mi
Last recorded219,697 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 219,697 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 215,332 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 215,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023
Fail 19 Oct 2023 203,066 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 202,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 188,627 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 187,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 178,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 162,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 150,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 135,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 116,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,026 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 109,021 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,320 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,724 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,691 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear inner pads require checking, suspect worn thin.

Pass 6 May 2008 44,393 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 ZXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

AF05 ZXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is AF05 ZXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZXZ shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF05 ZXZ have outstanding finance?

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