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AF54 TNL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 TNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,061 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 86,061 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,345 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp illuminated

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,515 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)

engine M.I.L.on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,097 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,263 miles

both front brake discs partially corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,540 miles

nearside front brake disc partially corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,927 miles

both front and offside rear tyre worn low

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2010 34,311 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,452 miles

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

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

nsr outer side wall has slight damage

Fail 29 Nov 2008 27,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

nsr outer side wall has slight damage

Pass 17 Nov 2007 23,915 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 TNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AF54 TNL, 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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AF54 TNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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