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AJ04 BXL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,705 mi
Last recorded144,705 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,705 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Dec 2013 136,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 121,717 miles

Both front tyre valves slightly perished

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has stone chips

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,231 miles

N/S Rear view mirror cracked and damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,241 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside mirror glass cracked but not effecting view to rear

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,860 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,109 miles

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

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 BXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXL, 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 AJ04 BXL registered?

AJ04 BXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is AJ04 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 BXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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