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AG04 GZR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,870 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded

front suspension arms corroded and bushes perished but do not have excessive play

rear axle and underbody has corrosion

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and slightly detached from silencer

Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front suspension coil springs corroded

front suspension arms corroded and bushes perished but do not have excessive play

rear axle and underbody has corrosion

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and slightly detached from silencer

Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,551 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 113,375 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,009 miles

front No plate damaged,sight corrosion on front & rear brake discs on edges,corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 28 Aug 2012 93,537 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,537 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,243 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2009 70,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,197 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 GZR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

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

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