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AJ54 GZU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 110,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,526 miles

Both rear brakes binding.

Front brakes imbalanced.

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit.

Offside front wishbone rear bush poor condition.

Play in steering rack at nearside.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,831 miles

Front brakes imbalanced.

NS mirror glass partly obscured.

OSR brake pipe corroded.

Slight play NS steering rack end.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brakes imbalanced.

NS mirror glass partly obscured.

OSR brake pipe corroded.

Slight play NS steering rack end.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,314 miles

Airbag light lit.

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

One winter and one normal tyre fitted to front.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,314 miles

Airbag light lit.

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

One winter and one normal tyre fitted to front.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,761 miles

Airbag light lit.

NSF tyre worn.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,623 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 50,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,543 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 GZU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

AJ54 GZU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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