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AK04 UUV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,287 mi
Last recorded59,287 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 May 2026 59,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,623 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 56,623 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,711 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 49,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,846 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated x2 (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,046 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 48,046 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,427 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,527 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,272 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,671 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 39,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,842 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,893 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise front brake pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/r brake pads getting low,o/s/r like new.

advise o/s/f tyre under inflated.

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f,spare now defective.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 33,893 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

advise front brake pads over halfway worn through.

advise n/s/r brake pads getting low,o/s/r like new.

advise o/s/f tyre under inflated.

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f,spare now defective.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,318 miles

advise front screen minor chips,of which have been repaired.

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbibg inner edge of tyre.

Pass 18 May 2007 24,165 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 24,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

AK04 UUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is AK04 UUV safe to buy?

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