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AG04 GZY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,353 mi
Last recorded180,353 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 180,353 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner vedges

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear axle corroding

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 19 Dec 2020 180,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner vedges

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear axle corroding

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2019 164,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 164,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 148,247 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 148,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 130,389 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,351 miles

intermittent fault on offside rear door lock

nearside and offside headlights deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,237 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front end lower plastics/arch linings/undertray in poor condition due to damage

front tyres deteriating at edges of tread

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,104 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,346 miles

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

advise front brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,980 miles

advise n/sf tyre outer side wall slight damage due to under inflation

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,963 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 GZY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AG04 GZY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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