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AJ54 FOV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,830 mi
Last recorded167,830 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 167,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 150,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

New brake discs and pads fitted to front of vehicle

New shock absorbers and coil springs fitted front and rear of the vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

exhaust system deteriated

gearbox mounts have slight play

oil leaks

Fail 20 Nov 2015 140,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

exhaust system deteriated

gearbox mounts have slight play

oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriated at rear section.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 115,805 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 115,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,273 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 98,272 miles

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

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 the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,608 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,458 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tail light dim

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,860 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 FOV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 FOV, 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 FOV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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