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AF54 VVY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 101,558 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 77,935 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 77,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,327 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 76,326 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 66,748 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,271 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,414 miles

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

Front wipers have slight smeer

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,054 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,054 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,863 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,125 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 VVY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

AF54 VVY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AF54 VVY safe to buy?

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