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AG04 JZX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,143 mi
Last recorded93,143 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 JZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 93,143 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 93,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 82,966 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,047 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres perished and worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

all tyres perished and worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,318 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 67,109 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to nearside sill

nearside front outer driveshaft boot perished and twisted with a small leak of grease,but still preventing the ingress of dirt

rear brake pads slightly low and offside rear brake sticking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,459 miles

accident damage to nearside sill

nearside front outer driveshaft boot perished and twisted with a small leak of grease,but still preventing the ingress of dirt

rear brake pads slightly low and offside rear brake sticking

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,143 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,184 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,184 miles

nearside sill damaged

rear tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,886 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,132 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,688 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 JZX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG04 JZX registered?

AG04 JZX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is AG04 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG04 JZX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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