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AJ54 JZN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,112 mi
Last recorded130,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,112 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rodes (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2020 130,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rodes (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 125,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,489 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 121,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,998 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 115,964 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,406 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both steering side rods have movement detected (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure 10 psi when checked

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but serviceable at time of inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2016 111,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Ball joint has slight play Both steering side rods have movement detected (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness low advise attention (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance near limit (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure 10 psi when checked

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but serviceable at time of inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,152 miles

Slight movement in NSF steering tie rod

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,152 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight movement in NSF steering tie rod

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 92,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,210 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged, but view to rear ok.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,210 miles

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

Drivers door mirror damaged, but view to rear ok.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,742 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,742 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake lights work intermitabtly

Pass 10 Nov 2007 49,834 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 JZN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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