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AJ54 PWU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 PWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 96,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 93,142 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres wearing low on inside

Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,142 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres wearing low on inside

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,326 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,326 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,787 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,446 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine misfire noted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - front - brake pads still OK (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - front - brake pads still OK (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 83,133 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - front - brake pads still OK (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,879 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - beam image starting to deteriorate (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downpipe flexible section damaged/deteriorated - slight leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - beam image starting to deteriorate (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downpipe flexible section damaged/deteriorated - slight leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,906 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,983 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,415 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 36,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,456 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 PWU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

AJ54 PWU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is AJ54 PWU safe to buy?

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