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AF54 SXL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,514 mi
Last recorded118,514 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,020 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,005 miles

All four tyres slightly out of shape

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing wrong side of seat (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

All four tyres slightly out of shape

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,349 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,687 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 67,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,453 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,853 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres perished

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

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

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 SXL is a 2004 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 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 SXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 SXL registered?

AF54 SXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is AF54 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 SXL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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