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AJ54 FTD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,292 mi
Last recorded163,292 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 163,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 157,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 157,397 miles

Central Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack has excess movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 155,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 154,476 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 154,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 151,545 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 139,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,646 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 126,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,045 miles

Offside Front 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)

offside front tyre has small cut

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,169 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 169,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 134,104 miles

n/s/r tyre wornon inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,989 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,094 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 FTD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FTD, 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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What year was AJ54 FTD registered?

AJ54 FTD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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