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AF55 GYV

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

221,572 mi
Last recorded221,572 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 221,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 221,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 221,295 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated but not leaking

surface corrosion to o/s/f wing

Fail 15 Aug 2018 221,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated but not leaking

surface corrosion to o/s/f wing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 220,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front headlights slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 220,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front headlights slightly discolored

exhaust system deteriated corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 220,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front headlights slightly discolored

exhaust system deteriated corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 219,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

both rear discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 219,400 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

rear exhaust box deteriating

slight corrosion to front wheel arches

Fail 12 Aug 2014 219,400 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

rear exhaust box deteriating

slight corrosion to front wheel arches

Pass 20 Aug 2013 218,158 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 218,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 212,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 206,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 200,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 165,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 124,433 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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AF55 GYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AF55 GYV, 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 AF55 GYV registered?

AF55 GYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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