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AF54 WUH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,675 mi
Last recorded161,675 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 161,675 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

N/s/r tyre worn

Play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 17 Aug 2017 161,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

N/s/r tyre worn

Play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Aug 2016 155,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 143,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,737 miles

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

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

advise both front headlamp beam patterns poor

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 119,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,476 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,497 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,495 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 69,737 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly weak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 69,737 miles

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

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

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly weak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,198 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)

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

clamp for o/s/f head lamp nearly broken off

front wipers starting to smear

rear number plate backing coming away

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,665 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Sep 2008 35,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steel rim fitted to nearside front

Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,593 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steel rim on nearside front

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 WUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

AF54 WUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is AF54 WUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 WUH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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