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AJ54 TFN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,095 mi
Last recorded105,095 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,095 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 104,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn out on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,754 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,754 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy detached. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,041 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting broken

spare wheel punctured

Fail 23 Dec 2015 82,320 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure n/s (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting broken

spare wheel punctured

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,140 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,140 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,603 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Fail 19 Dec 2011 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust support broke

Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,765 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,671 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing

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 TFN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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