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AJ54 FNN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,580 mi
Last recorded192,580 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 192,580 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 192,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 184,268 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 184,268 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 173,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 173,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 159,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 144,341 miles

engine oil level on minimum.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,578 miles

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface.

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 131,578 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface.

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 119,359 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

front tyres wearing out on inner edge, getting close to wear limit.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,654 miles

front brake discs inner friction surface corroding.

front tyres getting close to wear markers.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 105,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs inner friction surface corroding.

front tyres getting close to wear markers.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,048 miles

screen damaged.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,048 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

screen damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,872 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 81,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished,front tyres unevenly worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,112 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and slightly distorted.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,465 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 43,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FNN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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