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AJ53 BZE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,742 mi
Last recorded130,742 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 130,742 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 124,821 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,975 miles

Nearside front suspension arm (rear) bush showing signs of deterioration

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,975 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,378 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 101,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mounting broken but still suports exhaust

managemant light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,478 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 70,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 27 Sep 2010 63,100 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine Management light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 47,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,863 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,390 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

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 BZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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