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AK54 JBV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,699 mi
Last recorded167,699 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 167,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 160,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 152,429 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in undeseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 152,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 143,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 137,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,199 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,199 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 105,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,684 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,835 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,680 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,306 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,311 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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AK54 JBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK54 JBV, 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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AK54 JBV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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