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AG04 HBD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,748 mi
Last recorded182,748 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 182,748 miles

Front numbr plate damaged/deteriorated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 182,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front numbr plate damaged/deteriorated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 167,109 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 167,051 miles

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 142,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 130,227 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside and nearside front headlamp lens scratched

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

serious oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 130,227 miles

engine management light on

offside and nearside front headlamp lens scratched

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

serious oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,696 miles

Engine Management Light on

Low oil level

OSF and NSF Suspension Arm rear bushes deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 122,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine Management Light on

Low oil level

OSF and NSF Suspension Arm rear bushes deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,495 miles

Engine mangerment light displaying all the time indicating fault in the system

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,877 miles

Engine check lights on

Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine check lights on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,085 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 97,922 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,019 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 70,331 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 HBD 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 58.8%.

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

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