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AJ04 ZMZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,462 mi
Last recorded221,462 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ZMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 221,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 209,171 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hand brake needs some slight adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2015 198,214 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 184,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 175,364 miles

offside handbrake not returning properley after handbrake released

Pass 16 Oct 2012 167,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 154,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn close on edges

slight movement nearside front innrr steering rod ball joint

Fail 25 Oct 2010 140,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear light damaged not showing white light

Pass 25 Oct 2010 140,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear light damaged not showing white light

Pass 8 May 2010 162,990 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2009 152,674 miles

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

o/s wing mirrow damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2008 140,432 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2007 128,298 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 128,298 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 ZMZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

AJ04 ZMZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AJ04 ZMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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