MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody rust not excessive
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to underside
rear exhaust mounting broken
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Both tyres wearing on edge
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Inner Brake pads not seen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Both tyres perishing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust bracket broken
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Both tyres wearing on edge
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Inner Brake pads not seen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Both tyres perishing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust bracket broken
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear /nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust bracket broken system still supported
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
rear axle surface corosion
rear exhaust mounting broken exhaust adequately supported
rear steel brake pipes to axle starting to corode
tape on o\s\f wing
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front suspension arms (rear bushes) starting to deteriorate
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front suspension arms (rear bushes) starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust hanger deteriorating
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
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AK04 JTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 AK04 JTX, 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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AK04 JTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 March 2004.
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