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AF54 WUG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 225,610 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 225,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 202,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 185,132 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 185,132 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 171,912 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 156,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 120,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,510 miles

corrosion started on rear b/discs

front b/discs lipped

n/s front lower bumper damage noted, inner wheel arch cover loose

n/s/front tyre tread at 3mm

o/s front tyre tread at 2.5 mm 205/55/16v

Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion started on rear b/discs

front b/discs lipped

n/s front lower bumper damage noted, inner wheel arch cover loose

n/s/front tyre tread at 3mm

o/s front tyre tread at 2.5 mm 205/55/16v

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,668 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 73,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

AF54 WUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is AF54 WUG safe to buy?

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