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AJ53 BCF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,278 mi
Last recorded54,278 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,278 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,964 miles

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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AJ53 BCF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 BCF, 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 AJ53 BCF registered?

AJ53 BCF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is AJ53 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 BCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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