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AJ04 KNC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

248,805 mi
Last recorded248,805 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 248,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 233,596 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 220,773 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 207,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 193,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 184,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 180,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 165,161 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 150,538 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 150,440 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 138,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,541 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,100 miles

Under-tray insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,883 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 92,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 91,415 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 27 May 2011 81,661 miles

both front brake discs badly pitted on inner faces

both front tyres very low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 59,847 miles

front brake discs poor

Fail 27 May 2009 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs poor

Pass 29 May 2008 49,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,863 miles

rear tyres cracking

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 KNC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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