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AJ54 FMV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,711 mi
Last recorded58,711 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust box poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,428 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,428 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlight lenses murky

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,172 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,172 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,181 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,163 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,104 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,838 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 FMV 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 73.3%.

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 FMV, 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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AJ54 FMV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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