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AG04 HBP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,566 mi
Last recorded132,566 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,566 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,872 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,667 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,979 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 85,234 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,415 miles

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

advise rear discs badly pitted/corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2011 74,415 miles

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

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

advise rear discs badly pitted/corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 59,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 59,068 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,650 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 38,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,464 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

unable to access all vehicle conponments due to under shielding

Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,630 miles

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

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

unable to access all vehicle conponments due to under shielding

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 HBP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP registered?

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

Is AG04 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG04 HBP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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