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AF54 SWW

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 148,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,430 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 140,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 138,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 138,759 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,543 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,948 miles

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,252 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 124,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

os steering rack gaitor twisted but not split

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

nsr wheel bearing not checked

os steering rack gaitor twisted but not split

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,872 miles

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 22 Jul 2014 103,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,601 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 89,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,604 miles

ns mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2011 81,564 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,705 miles

n/s mirror damaged

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,204 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,646 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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AF54 SWW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 AF54 SWW, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF54 SWW registered?

AF54 SWW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is AF54 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 SWW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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