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AF05 ZZG

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,863 miles

Brake pedal a bit soft.

Parking brake 18%

Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,860 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,625 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,500 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,750 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2008 36,049 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 ZZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

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

Is AF05 ZZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZZG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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