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AJ54 FPY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,540 mi
Last recorded165,540 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 158,947 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 153,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 153,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 147,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both front brake discs rusting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Next to rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Looks low) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (Cover missing) (7.1.2 (d))

Rear (Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 139,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16) (Both Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 139,254 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 R16) (Both Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,338 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 122,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,963 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,214 miles

All brake discs showing signs of rusting on inner faces

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2010 62,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,269 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 55,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,771 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 FPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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