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AJ54 PVF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 PVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 144,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 138,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,793 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to front pipe flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to front pipe flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 130,764 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) innersteering track control arm joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper siezed (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 91% (3.7.B.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to front pipe flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to front pipe flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 123,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 123,808 miles

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

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 116,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2015 116,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 107,844 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked in the treads

Fail 14 May 2014 107,844 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked in the treads

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,086 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,195 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is starting to wear on outer edges and has small splits in it tread

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,137 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,361 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,181 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 27,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PVF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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