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AJ54 LMV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 LMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 112,880 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,844 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,439 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tread very low and cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3 mm and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,581 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3 mm and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,766 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,766 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,302 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,805 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread , also cracked /perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,832 miles

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

both front brake discs lightly scored on inner faces

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,793 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,539 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,382 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LMV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LMV, 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 LMV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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