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AG04 GZL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,275 mi
Last recorded108,275 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 GZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,275 miles

wear in rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 107,827 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deterioration in rear exhaust box

nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,915 miles

both front and both rear brake discs in very poor condition.

front pads thin

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,309 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 61,931 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)

pin hole and crack in exhaust front section

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,931 miles

pin hole and crack in exhaust front section

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,589 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

nearside rear tyre cut on centre tread

Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 35,641 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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AG04 GZL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG04 GZL, 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 AG04 GZL registered?

AG04 GZL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is AG04 GZL safe to buy?

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