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AK04 URG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 URG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,549 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,867 miles

chip on windscreen lower side on drivers side

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,839 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,942 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,178 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,987 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

both front tyres are on 2mm

offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 64,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

both front tyres are on 2mm

offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

traction control light is on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,362 miles

nearside front rear wishbone bush cracking and starting to split

offside front rear wishbone bush cracking and starting to split

Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front rear wishbone bush cracking and starting to split

offside front rear wishbone bush cracking and starting to split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,694 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 51,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bootlid is stiff in opperation

Front wipers starting to smear.

Offside rear parking brake reading is lower than the nearside,but is within limits.

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

nearside rear service brake reading is also lower than the offside but still within limits

Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,496 miles

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK FRONT CHECK

ADVISE FRONT TYRES

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,496 miles

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK FRONT CHECK

ADVISE FRONT TYRES

Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,315 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Sep 2007 37,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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AK04 URG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK04 URG, 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 AK04 URG registered?

AK04 URG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is AK04 URG safe to buy?

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