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AJ04 ATZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,549 mi
Last recorded175,549 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ATZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 175,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 159,312 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 159,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,537 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom balljoint

Pass 12 Apr 2017 148,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 131,064 miles

O/S & N/S front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn.

O/S dipped beam image & density deteriorated & only just acceptable.

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 131,064 miles

O/S & N/S front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn.

O/S dipped beam image & density deteriorated & only just acceptable.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,905 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,148 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F inner tyre wall worn.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 89,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,377 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,361 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding.

Front tyre treads low on edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,123 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,123 miles

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

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

SMOKE TEST NOT DONE ENGINE OIL VERY LOW

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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AJ04 ATZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ04 ATZ, 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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AJ04 ATZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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