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AJ04 HBH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,868 mi
Last recorded145,868 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 127,427 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (back bushes ns & os) (2.4.G.2)

slightly smokey on acceleration

Fail 6 Jan 2018 127,424 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing nsf & osf (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

intercooler slight leak

slightly smoky on acceleration

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,734 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 114,734 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,293 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mounting under bonnet only on half of it'sretaining nuts thread

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,594 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box deterated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,594 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front and rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,124 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 53,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,448 miles

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

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

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 HBH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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