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AK04 URH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,645 mi
Last recorded148,645 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 148,645 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 148,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,568 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 143,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,423 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 137,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 131,430 miles

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

headlamp's output becoming poor

Fail 15 Apr 2014 131,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

headlamp's output becoming poor

Pass 19 Mar 2013 119,420 miles

Offside front tyre worn TO legal minimum at inside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 119,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn TO legal minimum at inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,676 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 93,676 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,420 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 58,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,761 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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AK04 URH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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