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AK04 VNX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,417 mi
Last recorded170,417 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 170,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean for reading

Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,487 miles

Slight under-body corrosion

o/s/f steering gaiter slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2019 159,472 miles

Emissions not tested BROKEN EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH INNER TIE RODS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BROKEN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

o/s/f cv gaiter seeping grease slightly

slight oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,475 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,087 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,091 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,787 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,381 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 VNX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

AK04 VNX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AK04 VNX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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