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AJ54 ECT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,256 mi
Last recorded173,256 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 173,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 163,869 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box outer caseing corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 149,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,082 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 92,082 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,172 miles

front brake discs worn rear brake discs worn slight play play nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,868 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 63,868 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 4 Feb 2009 50,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,049 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 ECT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ54 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

AJ54 ECT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is AJ54 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 ECT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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