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AK04 ZGP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026
Fail 11 Aug 2025 208,736 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 206,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 183,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 164,545 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 158,734 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 158,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 154,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 146,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2012 88,212 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 88,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 79,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 62,553 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm approx and perishing in treads and on tyre walls

Fail 26 May 2009 62,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm approx and perishing in treads and on tyre walls

Fail 21 May 2008 54,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 21 May 2008 54,683 miles

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

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 18 May 2007 45,510 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 45,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZGP 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 57.1%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

AK04 ZGP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is AK04 ZGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 ZGP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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