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AJ54 FNC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,724 mi
Last recorded187,724 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 187,724 miles

n/s front tyre cuts but not to cords

Fail 19 May 2015 187,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

n/s front tyre cuts but not to cords

Pass 3 May 2014 174,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 174,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 155,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 155,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 128,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 128,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,248 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 103,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,626 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,489 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 FNC 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 57.1%.

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

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