MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wing corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriated
brake wear indicator illuminated on dash
nearside and offside front headlamps lens deteriating
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
indicator stalk/switch deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre seat belt present but buckle missing (5.2.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
indicator stalk/switch deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs worn with a corroded lip
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear exhaust mount broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs worn with a corroded lip
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight imbalance on first application on front service brake
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight imbalance on first application on front service brake
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
air bag warning lamp on
front brake pads 2/3 worn
front brakes just in balance
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)
both rear tyres perished on inner edges.
1.Nearside and offside rear tyre wearing inner uneven. 2.Nearside rear tyre outewr side wall small tear no cords exposed. 3.Offside rear tyre inner side wall tears no cords exposed recommend replace.
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre side wall damaged.
Offside front and nearside rear tyres have nail in tread
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AJ04 ZNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ZNL, 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 ZNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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