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AJ54 ECF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,346 mi
Last recorded114,346 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ECF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre cracking

slight corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,193 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 112,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,140 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 110,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eml light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,586 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,591 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,568 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,414 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 72,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,166 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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AJ54 ECF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ54 ECF, 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 AJ54 ECF registered?

AJ54 ECF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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