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AG04 HLN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 133,692 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 130,997 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 128,293 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 128,124 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 125,719 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 125,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 118,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 114,794 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some original slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 1 May 2019 109,646 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 109,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2017 98,614 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,013 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,983 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 85,803 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 78,885 miles

Dampness Around Fuel Pump

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr/Osr Tyres CRacked & Perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 78,847 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Dampness Around Fuel Pump

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nsr Brake Grab

Nsr/Osr Tyres CRacked & Perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 70,621 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 58,319 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,305 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear registration plate faded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,845 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,107 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 HLN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

AG04 HLN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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