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AG04 GZM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,626 mi
Last recorded175,626 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 GZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 175,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 169,620 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 159,351 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 159,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 157,216 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2013 155,478 miles

nearside front wiper blade worn

nearside headlamp aim adjuster faulty

Fail 22 Oct 2013 155,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Oct 2012 149,202 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 149,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 133,183 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 133,183 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,965 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 111,430 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,403 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 90,403 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,051 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 51,304 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,304 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 GZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AG04 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

AG04 GZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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