CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ54 DYU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,618 mi
Last recorded189,618 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 DYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 189,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 189,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 179,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin broken away from main silencer

Fail 10 Jun 2021 179,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin broken away from main silencer

Pass 8 Jul 2020 173,197 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 167,811 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 167,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 159,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 151,765 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak from engine area

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 151,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak from engine area

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 142,036 miles

Front brake discs inner side corroded and pitted in places

Nearside Front steering rack drum stick worn

Rear exhaust silencer corroded in places

oil leak engine area

Fail 31 May 2016 142,036 miles

Front brake discs inner side corroded and pitted in places

Nearside Front steering rack drum stick worn

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded in places

oil leak engine area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,004 miles

oil leak from gearbox area (diff seal)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,966 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin loose

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,936 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 101,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhhaust rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,622 miles

front exhhaust rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 93,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,001 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 60,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,771 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ54 DYU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ54 DYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ54 DYU?

You can check the full history of AJ54 DYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ54 DYU registered?

AJ54 DYU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is AJ54 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 DYU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ54 DYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ54 DYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.