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AJ54 GZA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,955 mi
Last recorded127,955 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 127,955 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 118,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover and trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2016 118,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover and trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 110,288 miles

both headlight lenses deterating

engine undertray damaged/insecure

engine warning on dash

osf top mount bearings sticking intermittant

play at both inner rack arms

Fail 6 Feb 2016 110,107 miles

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

both front tyres on 2-3mm

both headlight lenses deterating

engine undertray damaged/insecure

osf top mount bearings sticking intermittant

play at both inner rack arms

Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 98,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 84,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,223 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,851 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,278 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 GZA 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 GZA, 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 GZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 December 2004.

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